MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
55,776 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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oil leak
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
n/s front tyre cracking in outer sidewall
rear inner brake pads look to be starting to wear low (limited view)
n/s front tyre cracking in outer sidewall
rear inner brake pads look to be starting to wear low (limited view)
front inner wheel rims bent (minor)
o/s front tyre outer sidewall has damage
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
front inner wheel rims bent (minor)
o/s front tyre outer sidewall has damage
minor damage to o/s front tyre side wall
n/s rear tyre bald on inner edge
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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WG53 VPA is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 WG53 VPA, 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 WG53 VPA registered?
WG53 VPA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 2004.
Is WG53 VPA safe to buy?
The MOT history for WG53 VPA shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does WG53 VPA have outstanding finance?
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