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BL04 YSW

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

217,562 mi
Last recorded217,562 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YSW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2018 217,562 miles
Pass 17 May 2017 128,818 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 24 May 2016 187,836 miles
Fail 24 May 2016 187,836 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fail 26 May 2015 107,519 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 107,519 miles
Fail 20 May 2014 152,394 miles

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Pass 20 May 2014 152,394 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2013 88,093 miles

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

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

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

Fail 2 Jul 2013 88,093 miles

Indicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 80,445 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2011 72,168 miles

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear and close to legal limit

Fail 24 Jun 2011 72,168 miles

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

o/s/f tyre has uneven wear and close to legal limit

Pass 15 Jun 2010 64,959 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 53,626 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2008 42,688 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 32,857 miles

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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BL04 YSW is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 BL04 YSW, 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 BL04 YSW registered?

BL04 YSW is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is BL04 YSW safe to buy?

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