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CE04 YMT

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

128,384 mi
Last recorded128,384 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE04 YMT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2017 128,384 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side (3.6.B.4d)

Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2016 122,707 miles

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Oil Leak

Fail 15 Mar 2016 122,697 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Damage to windscreen but not in view of the road.

Engine covers & Under-shield(s) fitted.

Oil Leak

Pass 24 Jan 2015 113,308 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Feb 2014 103,539 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2013 93,712 miles

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)

Pass 11 Feb 2012 83,498 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2011 74,582 miles

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Feb 2010 65,407 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 58,630 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2009 58,630 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2008 48,355 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2007 37,021 miles
Fail 7 Mar 2007 37,021 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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CE04 YMT is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 YMT, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was CE04 YMT registered?

CE04 YMT is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2004.

Is CE04 YMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE04 YMT shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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