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CE04 YMG

2004 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2020
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

122,834 mi
Last recorded122,834 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 YMG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2019 122,834 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2018 115,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2017 106,016 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2016 85,682 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaking

Fail 23 Mar 2016 85,682 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Inner Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

engine oil leaking

Pass 20 Mar 2015 86,137 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level low

Fail 19 Mar 2015 86,136 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Front Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Offside Inner Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front wipers smearing view

engine oil level low

Pass 17 Mar 2014 82,263 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 14 Mar 2014 82,154 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Jul 2013 76,326 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2013 71,907 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2013 71,907 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2012 63,642 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 55,229 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2010 46,048 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2009 36,442 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2008 28,598 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 21,260 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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CE04 YMG is a 2004 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 CE04 YMG, 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 CE04 YMG registered?

CE04 YMG is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2004.

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