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RN53 YBW

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

94,260 mi
Last recorded94,260 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 YBW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 8 Oct 2013 94,260 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2013 94,260 miles

Both front tyres wearing outer edges.

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jul 2012 85,495 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2012 85,495 miles

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

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

offside rear outter additional position lamp inop

Pass 1 Jul 2011 78,352 miles

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

OS Headlight bracket braoke

Fail 30 Jun 2011 78,336 miles

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

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

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

OS Headlight bracket braoke

Pass 15 Jul 2010 70,612 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 63,126 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 17 Jun 2008 54,394 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 46,185 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 44,252 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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RN53 YBW is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN53 YBW, 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 RN53 YBW registered?

RN53 YBW is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2004.

Is RN53 YBW safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 YBW shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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