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WN04 UXD

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,140 mi
Last recorded125,140 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN04 UXD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2018 125,140 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Sep 2017 111,909 miles

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear (4.1.E.1)

Pass 15 Nov 2016 110,065 miles

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

rear suspension bushes perishing

Fail 8 Nov 2016 110,060 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)

Offside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)

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

rear suspension bushes perishing

Pass 14 Sep 2015 99,550 miles
Fail 12 Sep 2015 99,550 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2015 98,658 miles

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

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

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

cut in tread o/s/r tyre

Pass 18 Feb 2014 90,463 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2013 85,341 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 85,341 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,504 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 68,976 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2010 60,677 miles

handbrake application uneven

Fail 16 Mar 2010 60,677 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

handbrake application uneven

Pass 26 Mar 2009 51,769 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

stones in tread on nearside rear tyre

stones in tread on offside rear tyre

Pass 1 Apr 2008 44,007 miles

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

Pass 24 Mar 2007 33,309 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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WN04 UXD is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 WN04 UXD, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was WN04 UXD registered?

WN04 UXD is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WN04 UXD shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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