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AX53 RPY

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Dec 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

170,231 mi
Last recorded170,231 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAX53 RPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Fail 16 Dec 2013 170,231 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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 Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 16 Dec 2013 170,231 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Sep 2012 153,210 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2011 135,667 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2010 112,053 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2009 100,218 miles
Fail 1 Jun 2009 100,243 miles

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 31 May 2008 75,959 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2007 60,196 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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AX53 RPY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 AX53 RPY, 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 AX53 RPY registered?

AX53 RPY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 2 February 2004.

Is AX53 RPY safe to buy?

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