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RF04 WXX

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jan 2015
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

184,797 mi
Last recorded184,797 miles
Recorded on13 Jan 2014
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 WXX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Jan 2014 184,797 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 176,341 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn low

rear tyres wearing low on insides

Fail 11 Jan 2013 176,341 miles

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

Offside Rear Radius arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre worn low

rear tyres wearing low on insides

Pass 12 Jan 2012 157,926 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 11 Jan 2012 157,909 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 12 Jan 2011 130,266 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

access to testable items restricted due to covers

Fail 11 Jan 2011 130,259 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

access to testable items restricted due to covers

Pass 12 Jan 2010 102,313 miles

both front tyres wearing low on outside edges

play in offside rear lower pin bush

Fail 30 Dec 2009 102,181 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

both front tyres wearing low on outside edges

em light on

play in offside rear lower pin bush

Pass 19 Dec 2008 73,807 miles

Offside Rear Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2007 40,908 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jun 2007 40,874 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 WXX is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 WXX, 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 WXX registered?

RF04 WXX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is RF04 WXX safe to buy?

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