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RJM 257R

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

260,915 mi
Last recorded260,915 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJM 257R
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2019 260,915 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 3 Dec 2019 260,892 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing bolt missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Oct 2018 151,859 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Oct 2018 151,841 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Undertray insecure one missing (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure unshaped (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Oct 2017 149,622 miles

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

Oil leak all over the engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 149,553 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both needs to be polish (1.7.5a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Oil leak all over the engine ()

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Oct 2016 147,112 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 144,018 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2014 139,952 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2014 139,934 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2013 132,585 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 132,473 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2012 125,366 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2011 119,569 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2011 119,560 miles

Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 5 Nov 2010 110,779 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 99,409 miles

Nearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

knocking from steering when rocked on floor but due to belly pan unable to access. recommend further investigation

slight play detected top to bottom on both rear wheels possibly rear suspension bush slightly worn

Pass 5 Nov 2008 92,538 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 92,538 miles

Centre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2008 77,010 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2007 57,982 miles

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

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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RJM 257R is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 RJM 257R, 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 RJM 257R registered?

RJM 257R is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 January 2004.

Is RJM 257R safe to buy?

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