MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
145,220 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in treadarea in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
suspect air leak at inlet manifold area
Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened brake discs corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in treadarea in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
suspect air leak at inlet manifold area
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also dust cover split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracked in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))
front to rear under shields fitted not allowing full inspection of vehicle
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated at brake caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of main at rear flexi brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriated on front of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriated on front of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriated on front of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush deteriated on front of wheel arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Advise both front head lights faded
Advise both rear lower arms rear bushes
Advise slight play in nearside front lower rear arm bush under load
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
engine covers fitted
under trays fitted
Fuel cap sealing washer perished
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre perished
Play in offside inner rack joint
Rear brake hoses slightly perished
Front brake discs worn
Nearside front tyre worn on both edges
Offside front tyre slightly perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front brake discs worn
Nearside front tyre worn on both edges
Offside front tyre slightly perished
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
o/s/f tyre inner wall has a long cut not deep enough to reach cords
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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WD53 CJO is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 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 WD53 CJO, 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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WD53 CJO is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 19 February 2004.
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