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RF04 WWA

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 May 2015
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

116,075 mi
Last recorded116,075 miles
Recorded on2 May 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 WWA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 May 2014 116,075 miles

both brake pipes from front to rear corroded but unable to fully examine in most places due to fuel tank and undercovers fitted

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

misting of oil leak around o/s front shock absorber

n/s wing mirror glass slightly damaged

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 1 May 2014 116,075 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

both brake pipes from front to rear corroded but unable to fully examine in most places due to fuel tank and undercovers fitted

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

front brakes slightly imbalanced

misting of oil leak around o/s front shock absorber

n/s wing mirror glass slightly damaged

parking brake has little reserve travel

Fail 5 Mar 2014 115,886 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

service due

Fail 4 Mar 2014 115,874 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

bonnet saftey catch sticking

offside bonnet catch not locking into position (nearside catch still working)

Pass 9 Mar 2013 106,811 miles

both rear tyres wearing off on inner shoulders

corrosion on both main and both front inner wing brake pipes

front number plate cracked

nearside door mirror glass cracked

tyre pressure warning lamp on dash

Pass 31 Jan 2012 97,671 miles

light corrosion on both rear brake pipes going to the flexible hoses

nearside door mirror glass cracked

nearside front tyre wearing off on outer shoulder

Pass 27 Jan 2011 87,534 miles

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 27 Jan 2011 87,533 miles

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

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

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2009 77,800 miles

both rear tyres 2mm on centre band of tread

nearside door mirror cracked

Fail 26 Nov 2009 77,748 miles

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both rear tyres 2mm on centre band of tread

nearside door mirror cracked

Pass 27 Nov 2008 67,435 miles

offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder

stonechip in windscreen

Pass 11 Feb 2008 60,942 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 6 Jun 2007 53,976 miles

nearside front tyre punchured

offside rear tyre 1.6/2mm

Pass 14 Feb 2007 50,631 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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RF04 WWA is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 RF04 WWA, 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 RF04 WWA registered?

RF04 WWA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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