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RL04 EWY

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

347,526 mi
Last recorded347,526 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 EWY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 347,526 miles

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

o/s hand brake requires attention

Pass 22 Mar 2016 202,397 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

o/s handbrake requires attention

oil leak

play rack end

Fail 22 Mar 2016 202,397 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit x2 (4.1.E.1)

o/s handbrake requires attention

oil leak

play rack end

Pass 9 Apr 2015 194,860 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2015 194,859 miles

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

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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)

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 14 Apr 2014 189,207 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 189,091 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Inner Rear Drive shaft uj which forms part of the suspension has a loose flange bolt (2.4.G.4c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 185,660 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2013 185,660 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Nov 2012 183,501 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2012 183,501 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension damaged (2.4.G.4a)

both front tyres are worn on the inner edges

Pass 11 Nov 2011 151,474 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 12 Oct 2009 68,450 miles

deep cut in nsf tyre not to canvas

Pass 20 Feb 2009 52,689 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 51,906 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2007 38,854 miles

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

oil level low

Pass 9 Nov 2006 29,718 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 EWY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 EWY, 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 RL04 EWY registered?

RL04 EWY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 10 August 2004.

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