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VA04 UDB

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Sep 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

94,159 mi
Last recorded94,159 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA04 UDB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2015 94,159 miles

Front free play at steering rack end inner ball join

Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt offside/nearside (2.4.G.4e)

under car+engine cover fitted

Pass 3 Sep 2014 87,094 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2014 87,094 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 6 Jun 2013 84,543 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2012 76,905 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2011 71,645 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2011 71,645 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2010 63,429 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 53,097 miles

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

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 39,809 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 30,555 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 30,505 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 28,992 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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VA04 UDB is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 VA04 UDB, 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 VA04 UDB registered?

VA04 UDB is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is VA04 UDB safe to buy?

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