MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
95,229 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Front and Rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Engine Cover/Under Trays Fitted
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
car originally fail on both rear pipes, returned for re-test after been sanded and painted, unable to determinate true condition of rear brake pipes as a result
slight play in both steering arms
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
slight play in both steering arms
Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front slight play in steering arm
Oil leak ()
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
knocking noise coming from rack unable to check due to under tray
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
knocking noise coming from rack unable to check due to under tray
rear silencer rear mounting hanger broken off
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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SO04 MKA is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.
Across all 2004 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 84,715 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.
The most common reason a BMW 520 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 47,121 recorded failures. If you're considering buying SO04 MKA, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.
The BMW 520 typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 22 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was SO04 MKA registered?
SO04 MKA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2004.
Is SO04 MKA safe to buy?
The MOT history for SO04 MKA shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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