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EN53 OCW

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

285,533 mi
Last recorded285,533 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN53 OCW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Jun 2020 285,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 May 2019 276,587 miles
Pass 18 May 2018 164,736 miles

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)

Pass 16 May 2017 152,676 miles
Fail 15 May 2017 152,664 miles

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 148,135 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2016 148,133 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flex hose (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Feb 2015 133,952 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2015 133,952 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

engine check light on

Pass 7 Mar 2014 129,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 7 Mar 2014 129,891 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2013 123,055 miles
Fail 24 Jan 2013 123,052 miles

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

Pass 24 Jan 2012 120,716 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2011 112,204 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 18 Jan 2010 95,966 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2009 95,749 miles

nearside front and rear tyres cracks in outer sidewall

unable to check chassis and full length brakepipes plastic covers on chassis

Fail 17 Nov 2009 95,749 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front and rear tyres cracks in outer sidewall

unable to check chassis and full length brakepipes plastic covers on chassis

Pass 18 Dec 2007 90,008 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 96,858 miles

CLUNKING NOISE FROM STEERING COLUMN

O/S FRONT TYRE WEARING LOW ON OUTER EDGE

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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EN53 OCW is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 EN53 OCW, 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 EN53 OCW registered?

EN53 OCW is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 23 January 2004.

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