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MA04 YXV

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

137,134 mi
Last recorded137,134 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA04 YXV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2022 137,134 miles

OSF foglamp not working

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR almost at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 20 Sep 2022 137,134 miles

OSF foglamp not working

Position lamp not working NSF and OSF LED lamps flickering (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge NSR and OSR almost at limit (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 20 Sep 2021 131,773 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSR and OSR (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2021 131,773 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated NSR and OSR (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 127,644 miles

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

Sidelight bulb failure warning on , working as intended (has LED lamps fitted)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes worn. No excessive moevement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPS warning lamp on

Fail 30 Sep 2020 127,644 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction reset historic fault code and emissions passed on second attempt (8.2.1.2 (h))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits pass on second attempt after ECU reset (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits pass on second attempt after ECU reset (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Sidelight bulb failure warning on , working as intended (has LED lamps fitted)

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement All rear suspension arm bushes worn. No excessive moevement detected (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPS warning lamp on

Fail 21 Sep 2020 127,565 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

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

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

steering rack becoming worn

Pass 3 May 2019 118,703 miles
Fail 1 May 2019 118,703 miles

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Mar 2018 116,533 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2017 111,437 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Oil leak Engine ()

Fail 23 Feb 2017 111,209 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Oil leak Engine ()

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,356 miles

Both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Fail 26 Feb 2016 101,356 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Both front tyres worn unevenly on inner edge

Oil leak from engine

Pass 17 Feb 2015 91,073 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2014 79,048 miles

Both front brake pipes corroding (in wheel arches)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 26 Feb 2013 67,323 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 58,638 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Feb 2011 47,265 miles

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

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

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

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

Fail 21 Feb 2011 47,265 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 39,408 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Mar 2009 30,246 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 16 Oct 2007 22,240 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 20,176 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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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MA04 YXV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MA04 YXV, 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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MA04 YXV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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