MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
221,477 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush n/s & o/s inner thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f & rear outer body slightly damaged.
steering inner arm has slightly play in joints.
Offside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit n/s & o/s (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush thrust arm (2.4.G.2)
o/s/f & rear outer body slightly damaged.
steering inner arm has slightly play in joints.
Brake Warning Light ON
Engine Light ON
Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
noise from rear suspension bushes
Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
noise from rear suspension bushes
heavy rust on both rear & main through brake pipes
Nearside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
front tyres uneven wear
offside rear handbrake slight lower effort
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NM04 SFX is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.
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 NM04 SFX, 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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NM04 SFX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 19 July 2004.
Is NM04 SFX safe to buy?
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