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MM53 GBZ

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

121,742 mi
Last recorded121,742 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM53 GBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2019 121,742 miles

Brake pedal spongy

Brake warning light

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

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

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

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

Petrol cap seal cracking

Pass 23 Mar 2018 116,481 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

brake pipes greased restricting inspection

Fail 16 Mar 2018 116,468 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside and offside rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Mar 2017 103,151 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2016 98,792 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2015 82,666 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2014 77,920 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 24 Feb 2014 77,920 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 72,670 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)

Pass 4 Apr 2012 67,800 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 67,093 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2011 61,455 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Mar 2010 55,075 miles

front discs worn and lipped

front pads approx 70% worn

rear discs pitted

rear pads approx 80% worn

Fail 23 Feb 2010 55,006 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

front discs worn and lipped

front pads approx 70% worn

rear discs pitted

rear pads approx 80% worn

Pass 23 Feb 2009 48,149 miles

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

nearside front tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 14 Feb 2008 42,003 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2007 36,833 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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MM53 GBZ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 MM53 GBZ, 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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MM53 GBZ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2004.

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