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E6 ODW

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

125,763 mi
Last recorded125,763 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2012
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 ODW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2012 125,763 miles

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

Fail 17 Mar 2011 106,379 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

airbag light on

both rear top suspension bushes worn

offside front link arm boot adrift

slight play at offside front steering/suspension

slight play at offside rear suspension

underside/undertrays damp with fluid

Pass 17 Mar 2011 106,379 miles

airbag light on

both rear top suspension bushes worn

offside front link arm boot adrift

slight play at offside front steering/suspension

slight play at offside rear suspension

underside/undertrays damp with fluid

Pass 8 Mar 2010 79,637 miles

can not see all brake pads

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r reflecter missing in bumper

Fail 8 Mar 2010 79,637 miles

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

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

can not see all brake pads

front tyres worn on edges

n/s/r reflecter missing in bumper

Pass 25 Mar 2009 61,307 miles

under car undertray fitted

Fail 18 Mar 2009 61,307 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

under car undertray fitted

Pass 6 Jun 2008 48,411 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2006 19,923 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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E6 ODW is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 E6 ODW, 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 E6 ODW registered?

E6 ODW is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2004.

Is E6 ODW safe to buy?

The MOT history for E6 ODW shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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