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RF04 WXY

2004 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2017
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

215,637 mi
Last recorded215,637 miles
Recorded on30 May 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF04 WXY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 May 2016 215,637 miles

Front brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 206,345 miles
Fail 19 Jun 2015 206,261 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 183,946 miles

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)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 17 May 2013 170,425 miles
Fail 9 May 2013 170,353 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Oil leak

Pass 10 May 2012 156,903 miles

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

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

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

nsf brake pad sensoir wire loose

nsf tyre inner edge wearing

Fail 15 Apr 2011 142,310 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

front discs are slightly scored

Pass 15 Apr 2011 142,310 miles

front discs are slightly scored

Pass 7 May 2010 125,496 miles

ADVISE BOTH REAR TYRES 2MM DEPTH

ADVISE, FRONT BRAKE DISCS CORRODED AND LIPPED

ADVISE, HEAVY ENGINE OIL LEAK

ADVISE, N/S/F SIDELIGHT WAS INOP INT BUT SEEMS OK NOW,

Pass 8 May 2009 102,546 miles

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

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

slight lift in offside rear hub area

Fail 8 May 2009 102,546 miles

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

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

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

slight lift in offside rear hub area

Pass 7 May 2008 79,014 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2007 51,637 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2007 51,637 miles

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

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 WXY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 WXY, 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 WXY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2004.

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