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J666 RSB

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Apr 2012
Tests6 (4 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

106,181 mi
Last recorded106,181 miles
Recorded on2 Apr 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 RSB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Apr 2011 106,181 miles

rear seats bottom half not fitted

Fail 2 Apr 2011 106,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

rear seats bottom half not fitted

Pass 21 Aug 2009 88,520 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2008 72,920 miles

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

Fail 28 Aug 2008 72,915 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Sep 2007 60,665 miles

Slight judder in the brake pedal.

The passengers wiper blade slightly streaks the windscreen when going back down. Advise replacing.

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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J666 RSB is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 J666 RSB, 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 J666 RSB registered?

J666 RSB is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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