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Y11 ARN

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,932 mi
Last recorded126,932 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY11 ARN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2016 126,932 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 112,736 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both,s front h/lamps unit are damaged

the n/s/f bumper is damaged

the rear axle is leak

Fail 16 Apr 2015 112,726 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Oil leak

both,s front h/lamps unit are damaged

the n/s/f bumper is damaged

the rear axle is leak

Pass 1 Jul 2014 100,912 miles

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 8 May 2013 82,296 miles

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Fail 8 May 2013 82,293 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Pass 2 May 2012 62,370 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 56,256 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Offside rear sidelight/stoplight come on when tapped.

Pass 27 Jan 2010 54,444 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 54,427 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2008 44,528 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2007 33,584 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)

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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Y11 ARN is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 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 Y11 ARN, 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 Y11 ARN registered?

Y11 ARN is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2004.

Is Y11 ARN safe to buy?

The MOT history for Y11 ARN shows 12 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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