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WL04 CAA

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Feb 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

180,824 mi
Last recorded180,824 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWL04 CAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2018 180,824 miles

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 180,807 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) obscured but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

Pass 11 Feb 2017 154,583 miles

under trays covers fitted

Pass 1 Apr 2016 146,895 miles

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Fail 31 Mar 2016 146,895 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush lower arm rear bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

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

Rear rear brake flexi hoses perished

Pass 26 Mar 2015 131,659 miles

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

all tyres on 3mm

Pass 8 Apr 2014 116,616 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Mar 2013 102,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Inner Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

all tyres wearing on outer edges

small cut in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 26 Mar 2013 102,981 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

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

all tyres wearing on outer edges

small cut in nearside rear tyre wall

Pass 13 Apr 2012 93,982 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 2 Apr 2012 93,702 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2011 83,662 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both number plates deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2010 70,893 miles

o/s/r tyre 2mm tread

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

under vehicle covers fitted visibility restricted

Pass 15 Apr 2009 59,578 miles

covers fitted under vehicle

outer sills not checked sill covers fitted

water damage to rear no plate

Pass 9 Apr 2008 46,988 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,027 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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WL04 CAA 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 WL04 CAA, 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 WL04 CAA registered?

WL04 CAA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2004.

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