MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
135,431 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.11 (c))
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
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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P33 SDJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,993cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.
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 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 P33 SDJ, 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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What year was P33 SDJ registered?
P33 SDJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 2004.
Is P33 SDJ safe to buy?
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