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HY04 HWP

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

286,086 mi
Last recorded286,086 miles
Recorded on6 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY04 HWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Oct 2022 286,086 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2021 162,928 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2020 154,214 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2019 140,889 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 131,519 miles

Front both front tyres out of shape slightly on inner edges

Front front head lights deteriorated slightly

Front front wiper blades smear slightly

Rear both rear tyres on 2mm

Rear rear brake discs rusty and pads becoming low

Pass 26 Oct 2017 119,866 miles

Rear rear brake discs rusty

Rear some surface corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 1 Nov 2016 108,173 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2016 108,173 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 16 Nov 2015 98,086 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil level low

Fail 13 Nov 2015 97,976 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim inner edge (4.2.A.1a)

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

oil level low

Pass 13 Oct 2014 85,994 miles

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear silencer bracket not supporting exhaust

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 14 Oct 2013 79,165 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2012 72,741 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2011 67,101 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2010 64,967 miles
Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,071 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2008 55,555 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 45,367 miles

all four road tyres are wearing on the inside tread edge tyre.

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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HY04 HWP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 HY04 HWP, 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 HY04 HWP registered?

HY04 HWP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2004.

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