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AD53 SJO

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

160,873 mi
Last recorded160,873 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD53 SJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2021 160,873 miles

Offside Front tyre cracked across tread

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 22 Feb 2021 160,871 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

Offside Front tyre cracked across tread

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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 18 Jun 2019 155,263 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 3 Jul 2018 150,392 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2018 150,390 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2017 145,636 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 13 Jul 2016 137,114 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2015 129,735 miles

both front tyres worn on edges

front roll bar rubbers worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wheel rims dented

Fail 11 Jun 2015 129,735 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both front tyres worn on edges

front roll bar rubbers worn

rear metal brake pipes corroded

rear wheel rims dented

washer leak

Pass 3 Jul 2014 122,300 miles

all wheel rims dented

front exhaust bracket cracking

offside front roll link rubber slight split

offside rear metal brake pipes corroded

offside rear tyre on wear bars

Pass 3 Jul 2013 114,285 miles

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

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

gearbox bellhousing to exhaust bracket cracked

handbrake lever bent

headlamp adjuster broken nearside

Pass 8 Jun 2012 93,183 miles

nearside front tyre perished and worn inner edge

nearside front wheel rim dented

offside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge and badly perished

Fail 8 Jun 2012 93,179 miles

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

hand brake poor

nearside front brake sensor broken

nearside front tyre perished and worn inner edge

nearside front wheel rim dented

offside rear tyre very badly worn on inner edge and badly perished

rear pads low

Pass 9 Jun 2011 77,495 miles

front pads low

headlights set on flat beam

nearside front wheel rim dented

Fail 9 Jun 2011 77,495 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front pads low

headlights set on flat beam

nearside front wheel rim dented

Pass 7 Jun 2010 62,870 miles

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

Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,582 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 12 Jun 2009 49,580 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 18 Jun 2008 36,632 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 34,752 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2007 24,991 miles
Fail 2 Jan 2007 24,990 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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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AD53 SJO 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 68.2%.

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 AD53 SJO, 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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AD53 SJO is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 2004.

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