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WF04 UCS

2004 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

142,083 mi
Last recorded142,083 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWF04 UCS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2024 142,083 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 9 Mar 2023 138,548 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2022 134,654 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2021 131,368 miles

Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both headlight lenses deteriorated

Pass 12 Mar 2020 130,238 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2020 130,238 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. m&s tyre (5.2.3 (b))

Pass 14 Mar 2019 124,432 miles

both rear brake hoses starting to perish

engine oily underside

Pass 12 Jan 2018 119,499 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt nearside & offside (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 114,083 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Jan 2016 111,506 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 108,376 miles

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

Pass 21 Nov 2013 96,264 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear outer driveshaft gaitors leaking grease.

Fail 21 Nov 2013 96,264 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

both rear outer driveshaft gaitors leaking grease.

Pass 1 Nov 2012 85,676 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2012 85,676 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 25 Aug 2011 77,040 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 30 Jul 2010 70,605 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 28 Jul 2009 61,956 miles

rear number plate faded

Fail 22 Jul 2009 61,845 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

rear number plate faded

Pass 26 Jun 2008 47,122 miles

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

front brake discs worn thin

knock within steering system

Pass 22 Jun 2007 34,252 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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WF04 UCS is a 2004 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 WF04 UCS, 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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WF04 UCS is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2004.

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