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W5 PLN

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

158,009 mi
Last recorded158,009 miles
Recorded on14 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationW5 PLN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jan 2022 158,009 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2022 158,009 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Jan 2021 155,410 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 151,867 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn inner edge Also perishing 235/45/17

Pass 20 Dec 2018 148,750 miles

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play ()

Offside Rear Tyre slight worn inner edge 235/45/17

Pass 9 Jan 2018 146,326 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Marked yellow ( Steel arm ) (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 142,025 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2016 137,601 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 132,499 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2014 126,160 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2014 126,159 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jan 2013 114,548 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 27 Mar 2012 108,884 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 May 2011 98,984 miles
Fail 4 May 2011 98,984 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2010 88,822 miles

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

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 Apr 2009 78,911 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 71,056 miles

both rear tyres on wear bars

engine under tray fitted

n/s/f tyre wearing on outer edge

o/s/f tyre wear on inner edge

outer sill covers fitted

Pass 3 Jul 2007 68,465 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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W5 PLN 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 80%.

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 W5 PLN, 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 W5 PLN registered?

W5 PLN is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 6 January 2004.

Is W5 PLN safe to buy?

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