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WD53 CJO

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

145,220 mi
Last recorded145,220 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWD53 CJO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2021 145,220 miles

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged in treadarea in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

suspect air leak at inlet manifold area

Fail 6 Jul 2021 145,207 miles

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

Pass 23 Jul 2020 144,616 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jul 2020 144,616 miles

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))

Pass 24 Jul 2019 137,377 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2019 137,067 miles

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))

Pass 19 Jul 2018 126,461 miles

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))

Fail 9 Jul 2018 126,251 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jul 2017 115,300 miles

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) ()

Pass 9 Jul 2016 105,382 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2016 105,382 miles

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

Pass 22 Jul 2015 96,420 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2014 92,341 miles

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)

Fail 16 Jul 2014 92,313 miles

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)

Pass 18 Jul 2013 87,404 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 82,915 miles

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)

Pass 14 Jul 2011 77,227 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2010 73,230 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2009 68,943 miles

o/s/f tyre inner wall has a long cut not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 22 Apr 2008 63,258 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 63,182 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2007 50,975 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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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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What year was WD53 CJO registered?

WD53 CJO is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 19 February 2004.

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