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MF04 TYA

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

160,456 mi
Last recorded160,456 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 TYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2022 160,456 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement and nearside front D-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and nearside front (1.1.11 (c))

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All four tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 158,998 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 157,832 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 21 Apr 2020 157,829 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 154,990 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2018 150,842 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 19 Mar 2018 150,842 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 13 Mar 2017 146,757 miles

Lower Vehicle structure has slight corrosion in patches (6.1.B.2)

undertrays \ sill covers fitted

Pass 14 Mar 2016 143,981 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both D bushes (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 139,847 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 Mar 2014 135,062 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2013 129,769 miles

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

slight warp on o/s & n/s rear brake discs

Pass 23 Mar 2012 123,751 miles

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

Pass 25 Mar 2011 112,270 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2010 100,429 miles

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

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside front tyre worn unevenly

offside windscreen wiper worn

Fail 8 Mar 2010 100,429 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

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

nearside windscreen wiper worn

offside front tyre worn unevenly

offside windscreen wiper worn

Pass 6 Mar 2009 89,085 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2009 89,085 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 20 Mar 2008 75,984 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 59,364 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2007 59,363 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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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MF04 TYA is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 MF04 TYA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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MF04 TYA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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