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IIG 1787

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Nov 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

118,595 mi
Last recorded118,595 miles
Recorded on14 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationIIG 1787
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Nov 2016 118,595 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,845 miles

Child seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of seat belt(s)

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Fail 7 Oct 2015 105,845 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rearmost (2.4.G.2)

Child seat(s) fitted preventing inspection of seat belt(s)

Item(s) removed from drivers view of the road prior to inspection

Under trays fitted preventing inspection of some underside components

Pass 11 Oct 2014 96,639 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Oct 2014 96,639 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 88,215 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 2 Oct 2013 88,704 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Oct 2012 79,925 miles

sill covers fitted.

under trays fitted obscurring under body of the vehicle (front to rear).

Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,096 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2010 52,135 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 46,894 miles

o/s rack has play in a ball joint

o/s/f tyre bald on inside edge

Pass 1 Nov 2008 41,798 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 7 Nov 2007 34,733 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 27,755 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 27,198 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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IIG 1787 is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 IIG 1787, 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 IIG 1787 registered?

IIG 1787 is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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