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SP04 KSJ

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 May 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

133,701 mi
Last recorded133,701 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 KSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 133,701 miles

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front position lamps flickering when vehicle started.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2022 133,699 miles

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both rear reg bulbs (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Front both front position lamps flickering when vehicle started.

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Feb 2021 119,425 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2020 107,929 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2019 105,836 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2018 104,359 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2018 104,359 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2017 101,900 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2016 96,827 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 96,827 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 91,227 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2015 91,227 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Outer Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Upper Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 85,165 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2013 77,701 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 69,515 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Mar 2011 60,671 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Mar 2010 52,605 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,116 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2009 43,110 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Fail 14 Feb 2008 34,936 miles

Nearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 14 Feb 2008 34,936 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2007 27,308 miles

How Reliable is the BMW 520?

Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.

78.5%
Pass Rate
7,968
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
152,584
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 47,121
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 22,647
Brake pipe excessively corroded 16,724
Tyre has ply or cords exposed 15,884
Track rod end ball joint has excessive play 14,720
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SP04 KSJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SP04 KSJ, 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 SP04 KSJ registered?

SP04 KSJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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