MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,597 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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All four discs slightly corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
All four discs slightly corroded
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both sides (3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))
o/s/f parking light in operative
under covers fitted front to rear
All direction indicators not working all of vehicles (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both sides (4.1.4 (b))
Power steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
diff leaking
front to rear brake pipes corroding
nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating
slight play in steering both sides
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
diff leaking
front to rear brake pipes corroding
nearside front lower suspension arm bush deteriorating
slight play in steering both sides
front to rear brake pipe corroding
oil leak
rear diff leaking
slight wear rear suspension arm ball joints
Nearside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
front to rear brake pipe corroding
oil leak
rear diff leaking
slight wear rear suspension arm ball joints
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight play in the sliding bush or gland (2.5.B.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
rear diff leaking oil
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust hanger broken but still supported
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
exhaust hanger broken but still supported
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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ERZ 6096 is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.3%.
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 ERZ 6096, 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 ERZ 6096 registered?
ERZ 6096 is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 18 February 2004.
Is ERZ 6096 safe to buy?
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