MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
150,188 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Headlamp levelling device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)
Registration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear 24540zr18 (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
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)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
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)
advise nail in nearside front tyre
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RO04 WLG is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 RO04 WLG, 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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RO04 WLG is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2004.
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