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BJ04 TYB

2004 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jan 2021
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

133,404 mi
Last recorded133,404 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ04 TYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2019 133,404 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2019 133,380 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Jul 2018 128,445 miles

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LEGAL LIMIT. REPLACE (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm AND NAIL IN TYRE (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Jul 2017 121,234 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement X2 NSF/OSF (2.4.G.2)

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit VERY CLOSE TO LEGAL LIMIT 2mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2016 113,941 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Fail 14 Jul 2016 113,584 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) X2 ()

Front X2 WIPERS POOR

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit X2 NSR/OSR (4.1.E.1)

X2 SILL COVERS FITTED

Pass 13 Jul 2015 107,694 miles

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 23 Jul 2014 102,360 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Jul 2013 97,304 miles

front brake discs worn and n/s scored on inner face

n/s front metal brake pipe (underwing)corroded

rear metal brake pipe corroded and not fully secure

Fail 22 Jul 2013 97,272 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs worn and n/s scored on inner face

n/s front metal brake pipe (underwing)corroded

rear metal brake pipe corroded and not fully secure

Pass 27 Jun 2012 89,042 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 89,815 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2011 83,431 miles

LOW EMISSION VEHICLE

Offside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

Pass 3 Jun 2010 70,038 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 10 Jun 2009 59,211 miles

Both O/S/R and N/S/R top wishbone mounting outer bush as slight play by the wheel.

Pass 4 Jun 2008 52,247 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 35,728 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 35,727 miles

Offside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

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

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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BJ04 TYB is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 BJ04 TYB, 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.

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BJ04 TYB is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 15 April 2004.

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