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RE04 YMH

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2022
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

127,520 mi
Last recorded127,520 miles
Recorded on31 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE04 YMH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Mar 2021 127,520 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Mar 2020 120,776 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 5 Mar 2020 120,776 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Mar 2019 104,617 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 96,804 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2017 90,427 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2016 85,841 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2015 81,342 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2014 76,904 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2013 66,915 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Mar 2012 60,111 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 54,666 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2010 52,251 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2009 49,747 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2008 45,858 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,133 miles

Unable to see testable items due to extensive use of plastic covers

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 YMH is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 YMH, 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 YMH registered?

RE04 YMH is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is RE04 YMH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE04 YMH shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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