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RL04 FOD

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2020
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,623 mi
Last recorded125,623 miles
Recorded on19 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRL04 FOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Sep 2019 125,623 miles

advise parking brake adjustment

oil leak but excessive

Pass 22 Sep 2018 118,123 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Track rod end ball joint has slight play ns and os (2.1.3 (b) (i))

advise parking brake adjustment limit just met

Pass 26 Sep 2017 107,512 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)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 100,414 miles

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Sep 2016 100,414 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin BOTH N/S AND O/S (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint RACK END (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2015 93,068 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 82,688 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Sep 2013 77,985 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 77,984 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)

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

Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Sep 2012 67,286 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2012 67,286 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 55,361 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 25 Aug 2011 55,361 miles

Emissions not tested (7.0)

Nearside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 24 Sep 2010 46,390 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 40,949 miles
Fail 24 Aug 2009 40,927 miles

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

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

front pads starting to look low

Pass 4 Sep 2008 33,551 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2007 25,801 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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RL04 FOD is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue 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 FOD, 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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RL04 FOD is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 3 August 2004.

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