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M12 RHV

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

154,531 mi
Last recorded154,531 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationM12 RHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 154,531 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement in various places (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2021 145,011 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Mar 2020 138,210 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 121,010 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp lens slightly detoriated

offside headlamp has slight play

tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges front and rear all four

undertrays fitted and damaged

Fail 3 Oct 2018 121,006 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

nearside and offside headlamp lens slightly detoriated

offside headlamp has slight play

tyres has a wear on the inner and outer edges front and rear all four

undertrays fitted and damaged

Pass 9 Nov 2017 116,384 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 9 Nov 2016 112,713 miles

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

Pass 4 Nov 2015 108,012 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2014 98,951 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2014 98,949 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on main beam (1.7.4a)

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

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

offside front tyre has rips on sidewall

offside front tyre wearing on the outside

Pass 9 Oct 2013 87,298 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 81,587 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 73,095 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 63,921 miles

rear brake discs pitted and corroded.

Pass 1 Sep 2009 57,473 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Fail 23 Feb 2009 54,663 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,663 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 54,653 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2008 54,429 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 48,582 miles

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

Pass 28 Dec 2006 36,940 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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M12 RHV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 M12 RHV, 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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M12 RHV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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