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ET53 YSW

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

202,559 mi
Last recorded202,559 miles
Recorded on16 May 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 YSW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 May 2019 202,559 miles

Air brake cylinder/actuator slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))

Coil spring corroded both front & both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both side (5.3.2 (b))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both side (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

slight oil leak

Fail 8 May 2019 202,425 miles

Emissions not tested Car has blue smoke (8.2.1.2 (d))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 181,902 miles

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

Outer Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both side (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 20 Apr 2017 161,319 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak gearbox ()

Pass 25 Apr 2016 148,405 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2016 148,374 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 Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 21 Apr 2015 136,937 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Front 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 14 Apr 2014 133,149 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Apr 2013 204,500 miles

near side front front arm inner bush has play

near side rear tyre has a possable puncture

Pass 25 Apr 2012 121,772 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2012 195,973 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 12 Apr 2011 187,037 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Apr 2010 105,935 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 98,885 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 88,125 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2007 65,554 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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ET53 YSW is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 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 ET53 YSW, 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 ET53 YSW registered?

ET53 YSW is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 11 February 2004.

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