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SG04 WAU

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Feb 2025
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

74,871 mi
Last recorded74,871 miles
Recorded on3 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSG04 WAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Feb 2024 74,871 miles

Front under tray fitted

Pass 23 Mar 2023 73,333 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 56,234 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2021 48,130 miles
Pass 29 Nov 2019 45,805 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2019 45,805 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside rear outer position light not working

Offside rear outer stop light not working

Pass 25 Jan 2019 45,394 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jan 2018 44,501 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 20 Jan 2018 44,501 miles

Nearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 25 Nov 2016 42,072 miles

Nearside Front some light body damage

Fail 25 Nov 2016 42,072 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front some light body damage

Pass 14 Dec 2015 39,377 miles

nearside front door & rear door & rear bumper slightly damage

Pass 22 Dec 2014 37,691 miles

front bumper slightly damage

Pass 17 May 2014 36,744 miles
Fail 10 May 2014 36,700 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 27 Apr 2013 34,330 miles

near side rear tyre,puncture

Pass 2 May 2012 32,885 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2011 31,080 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2010 26,520 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Fail 12 Oct 2010 26,515 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f tyre worn on outside edge

Pass 2 Oct 2009 20,623 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 13,152 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 4,909 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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SG04 WAU is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SG04 WAU, 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 SG04 WAU registered?

SG04 WAU is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2004.

Is SG04 WAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for SG04 WAU shows 23 tests with a 78.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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