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WR04 FGU

2004 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

112,043 mi
Last recorded112,043 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWR04 FGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2016 112,043 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 17 Nov 2015 97,652 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Sep 2014 91,645 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 86,647 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2012 71,810 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2012 71,779 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Pass 15 Dec 2010 62,918 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2009 50,194 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Aug 2008 40,851 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 26 Aug 2008 40,851 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 27,093 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2007 27,067 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 25 May 2007 26,873 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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WR04 FGU is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 WR04 FGU, 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 WR04 FGU registered?

WR04 FGU is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is WR04 FGU safe to buy?

The MOT history for WR04 FGU shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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