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RL04 EGZ

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

151,189 mi
Last recorded151,189 miles
Recorded on1 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 EGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Aug 2015 151,189 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 134,261 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 126,362 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2012 113,257 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

Fail 16 Jul 2012 113,257 miles

Corrosion at rear of O/S and N/S front to back metal brake pipes

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 18 Jul 2011 101,044 miles

N/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

O/S front tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 13 Jul 2010 89,432 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jul 2010 89,432 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 77,119 miles

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 27 Jul 2009 77,119 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

N/S front tyre worn on outer edge

O/S front tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Rear brake pads low

Pass 21 Jul 2008 62,913 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 46,331 miles

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

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

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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RL04 EGZ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 RL04 EGZ, 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

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What year was RL04 EGZ registered?

RL04 EGZ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 July 2004.

Is RL04 EGZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RL04 EGZ shows 12 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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