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WO04 UEH

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Apr 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

93,427 mi
Last recorded93,427 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWO04 UEH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2021 93,427 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2020 88,317 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2019 84,262 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2018 78,038 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 72,494 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2016 67,347 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 63,625 miles

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

Pass 31 Mar 2014 61,083 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2013 59,912 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 58,525 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 56,852 miles

Air bag light on.

Fail 21 Feb 2011 56,852 miles

Air bag light on.

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Mar 2010 53,588 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2009 49,478 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2008 44,484 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 44,484 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2007 40,036 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2007 40,034 miles

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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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WO04 UEH is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 WO04 UEH, 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 WO04 UEH registered?

WO04 UEH is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2004.

Is WO04 UEH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WO04 UEH shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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