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RK04 WWZ

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

151,316 mi
Last recorded151,316 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK04 WWZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2025 151,316 miles

Front Halo lights in headlamps inoperative nearside & offside

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Fog light coming apart

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Pass 9 Nov 2024 149,289 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2023 147,384 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2022 137,370 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2022 137,370 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 130,225 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides greased (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 126,633 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 126,629 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bottom arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 122,268 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2018 115,048 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2017 105,251 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Fail 5 Oct 2017 105,182 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components

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

Offside Front tyre wearing unevenly on inner edge

Under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 5 Oct 2016 100,922 miles

Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear rose bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2015 93,965 miles

Oil leak

Fail 7 Oct 2015 93,964 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak

Pass 29 Sep 2014 87,688 miles

evidence of slight coolant leak from coolant temp.sensor

near-side park brake efficiency slightly low

slight movement in off-side front steering arm

Pass 7 Oct 2013 81,066 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2013 81,065 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2012 72,754 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Oct 2012 72,751 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Brake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 17 Aug 2011 62,986 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 53,947 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 63,947 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 20 Aug 2009 45,036 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 38,387 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

plastic sills fitted.

underside of vehicle cover with belly plates

Pass 20 Mar 2007 28,506 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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RK04 WWZ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 RK04 WWZ, 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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RK04 WWZ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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