MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
116,075 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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
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
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)
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
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
nearside door mirror cracked
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
both rear tyres 2mm on centre band of tread
nearside door mirror cracked
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
offside front tyre worn on outer shoulder
stonechip in windscreen
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)
nearside front tyre punchured
offside rear tyre 1.6/2mm
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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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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RF04 WWA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2004.
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