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RE04 HSJ

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

172,411 mi
Last recorded172,411 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 HSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2022 172,411 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Oct 2021 160,838 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Oct 2021 160,838 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Undertray likely to become detached (6.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2020 157,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

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

Fail 15 Oct 2020 157,909 miles

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

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 154,102 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2018 148,702 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 138,580 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

engine management light is on.

Pass 2 Apr 2016 127,326 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Mar 2015 116,550 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2014 108,783 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2013 97,420 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2012 86,355 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Mar 2011 74,023 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 62,359 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 51,529 miles

front pads appear low

Pass 26 Feb 2008 39,092 miles

metallic schreeching noise from osr brake

Pass 6 Mar 2007 30,256 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2007 30,168 miles

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 30,168 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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RE04 HSJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 RE04 HSJ, 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 RE04 HSJ registered?

RE04 HSJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 23 March 2004.

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