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HT04 WRC

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

110,004 mi
Last recorded110,004 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT04 WRC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2023 110,004 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2023 110,002 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both nearside and offside rear (4.4.3 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2022 107,813 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps misty

oil leak

Fail 18 Oct 2022 107,805 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken o/s/r (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear suspension arms front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

both front headlamps misty

oil leak

Pass 6 Oct 2021 105,132 miles

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Oct 2021 105,112 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2020 100,882 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2019 96,343 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Oct 2018 92,085 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2017 91,974 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Sep 2016 89,629 miles

Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Sep 2015 86,335 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2014 80,079 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 80,079 miles

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

Pass 4 Jul 2013 74,549 miles

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

Pass 2 Jul 2012 68,044 miles

advise slightly movement in offside steering arm

Pass 24 May 2011 57,550 miles

body damage x5

rear reflector damaged

under tray fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 9 Jun 2010 48,926 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 May 2009 40,928 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 32,580 miles
Fail 6 May 2008 32,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Jun 2007 25,067 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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HT04 WRC is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 HT04 WRC, 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 HT04 WRC registered?

HT04 WRC is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is HT04 WRC safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT04 WRC shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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