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WV04 WWK

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Apr 2016
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

140,744 mi
Last recorded140,744 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV04 WWK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 140,744 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2014 130,474 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 116,848 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 108,938 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 94,718 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2009 77,872 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 11 Nov 2009 77,493 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 30 Oct 2008 66,513 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

oil level low

restraint system light on

tyre punchture warning on dash, but tyre's ok.

Pass 30 Oct 2008 66,513 miles

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

oil level low

restraint system light on

tyre punchture warning on dash, but tyre's ok.

Pass 2 Apr 2008 60,992 miles

Brake wear sensor light on?

Oil "4"

Tyre punchture light on?

Pass 19 Feb 2007 47,754 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear number plate deteriating

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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WV04 WWK is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 WV04 WWK, 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 WV04 WWK registered?

WV04 WWK is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 15 March 2004.

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The MOT history for WV04 WWK shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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