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AF04 RZH

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

127,822 mi
Last recorded127,822 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAF04 RZH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 127,822 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both sides rear wishbone bushes worn

Fail 2 Oct 2018 127,817 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick inners lower (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% limit is 30% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low inners (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear both sides rear wishbone bushes worn

Pass 5 Sep 2017 115,415 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 2 Sep 2017 115,415 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2016 61,172 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2016 61,158 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 55,734 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2014 54,263 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2013 49,344 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2012 39,475 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jul 2011 28,658 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2010 27,614 miles
Pass 26 May 2009 24,562 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 20,009 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2007 14,205 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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AF04 RZH is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AF04 RZH, 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 AF04 RZH registered?

AF04 RZH is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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