MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
165,368 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Rear exhaust bracket broken
Slight play n inner rackends
Both Rear lower rose bushes play
Bulb failier light on dash but mot relevant lights working at time of test
Front track control arm bushes starting to go soft
Limescale around thermostat housing
N/S?F tyre almost bald inner edge and sidewall damaged
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Oil leak
Both Rear lower rose bushes play
Bulb failier light on dash but mot relevant lights working at time of test
Front track control arm bushes starting to go soft
Limescale around thermostat housing
N/S?F tyre almost bald inner edge and sidewall damaged
Oil leak
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
fuel cap seal perished
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
rear exhaust box hanger snapped
service overdue
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
mil lmap on
offside front tyre bald on inner edge
rear exhaust box hanger snapped
service overdue
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge
Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge
Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Centre Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
Front brake disc(s) ridged
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside front tyre 1.6mm on inside edge
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside front tyre below 1mm on inside edge
Rear brake disc(s) slightly ridged
All tyres bold on the inside edges
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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WF04 HYM is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 WF04 HYM, 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 WF04 HYM registered?
WF04 HYM is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2004.
Is WF04 HYM safe to buy?
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