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2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 May 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

100,380 mi
Last recorded100,380 miles
Recorded on11 May 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND54 GWP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 May 2017 100,380 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

Front position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output both (1.1.A.3d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 6 May 2016 92,194 miles

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

Offside Front track rod end ball joint has slight play

both near and offside rear brake hoses slightly deteriorated

nearside front brake pipe and both front to rear brake pipes surface rust/slightly corroded

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 8 May 2015 85,514 miles

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

both steering rack ends play

Pass 14 May 2014 78,626 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Fail 9 May 2014 78,594 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 3 May 2013 71,716 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 71,715 miles

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

Fail 8 May 2012 63,862 miles

****AIR BAG LIGHT ON****

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to see advise check

Pass 8 May 2012 63,862 miles

****AIR BAG LIGHT ON****

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside rear tyre getting low

rear brake pipes covered in grease unable to see advise check

Pass 12 May 2011 54,856 miles

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

air bag light on dash

brake warning light on dash

Pass 10 May 2010 43,302 miles

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

front tyres getting low

unable to see many test items

Pass 5 May 2009 33,089 miles

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

unable to see many test items

Pass 30 Apr 2008 25,816 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 17,998 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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ND54 GWP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 ND54 GWP, 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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ND54 GWP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 14 October 2004.

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