MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,999 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)
Under tray fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both side (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both side (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both side (2.4.G.2)
Under tray fitted
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear nail in tyre
oil leak
Engine managment lamp illuminated indicating an emission fault.
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Engine managment lamp illuminated indicating an emission fault.
Nail in offside front tyre
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Electrical wiring damaged/contaminated
Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Offside Rear Suspension arm worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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MT04 VZL is a 2004 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 MT04 VZL, 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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MT04 VZL is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2004.
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