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FH04 ZGG

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Mar 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

87,110 mi
Last recorded87,110 miles
Recorded on23 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH04 ZGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Mar 2017 87,110 miles

n/s/r nail

parking brake lever worn

x2 front tyres slightly out of shape 245-35-19

Fail 21 Mar 2017 87,071 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

n/s/r nail

parking brake lever worn

x2 front tyres slightly out of shape 245-35-19

Pass 3 Mar 2016 81,685 miles

Nearside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Mar 2015 77,011 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Dec 2013 71,293 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak

Fail 4 Apr 2013 66,804 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2013 66,804 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2012 62,772 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2011 54,414 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2010 141,824 miles

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

slight play in o/s steering rack

Fail 29 Jul 2009 107,031 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/r and n/s/r lower wishbone bushes starting to break away

slight play in both front steering rack ball ends

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 29 Jul 2009 107,031 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside front tyre

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

o/s/r and n/s/r lower wishbone bushes starting to break away

slight play in both front steering rack ball ends

unable to check outer sills due to plastic covers

Pass 31 Jul 2008 75,966 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2006 15,424 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.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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FH04 ZGG is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver 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 FH04 ZGG, 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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FH04 ZGG is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 18 June 2004.

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