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BL04 YTX

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2016
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

121,086 mi
Last recorded121,086 miles
Recorded on14 May 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL04 YTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 May 2015 121,086 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2014 114,219 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front nearside inner tyre is wearing

Pass 28 Mar 2013 106,858 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 26 Mar 2013 106,834 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Mar 2012 97,492 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 93,472 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 28 May 2010 85,461 miles
Fail 28 May 2010 85,461 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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)

Fail 29 May 2009 79,242 miles

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

Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 May 2009 79,242 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 63,713 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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BL04 YTX is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 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 BL04 YTX, 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 YTX registered?

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

Is BL04 YTX safe to buy?

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