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RJ04 FMY

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

100,181 mi
Last recorded100,181 miles
Recorded on24 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ04 FMY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Jun 2016 100,181 miles

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 87,083 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2015 87,083 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

uneven wear to both front tyres

Pass 28 Jun 2014 70,907 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 63,184 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2012 53,384 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2012 53,384 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)

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

Pass 10 Aug 2011 45,346 miles

front and rear number plates water damaged

Fail 10 Aug 2011 45,346 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)

front and rear number plates water damaged

Pass 20 Aug 2010 40,702 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front brake discs lipped and pads appear very close to limits

o/s/f jacking rubber block missing

slight water damage to front number plate

Pass 25 Mar 2009 34,027 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2008 30,267 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2007 24,574 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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RJ04 FMY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RJ04 FMY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of RJ04 FMY?

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What year was RJ04 FMY registered?

RJ04 FMY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2004.

Is RJ04 FMY safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ04 FMY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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