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BN04 HZC

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jan 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

161,875 mi
Last recorded161,875 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 HZC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2026 161,875 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2025 159,412 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 156,129 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2022 153,502 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

Fail 20 Dec 2022 153,502 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator missing Wing repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Coolant leak ()

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

Pass 21 Dec 2021 151,783 miles

Coolant leak ()

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

diff rusty

Pass 17 Nov 2020 150,001 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2019 143,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

under trays fitted

Fail 5 Apr 2019 143,136 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 21 Feb 2018 136,741 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 16 Mar 2017 129,448 miles

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

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)

Pass 24 Feb 2016 122,089 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Fail 17 Feb 2016 122,056 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 113,194 miles

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)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2014 103,630 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2013 94,030 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2012 85,781 miles

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

Pass 5 Mar 2012 85,702 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

rear exhaust mounting has broken away from the box.system still supported

Pass 23 Feb 2011 75,330 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Fail 21 Feb 2011 75,328 miles

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

Nail in offside front tyre

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)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 65,870 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2010 65,343 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 23 Feb 2009 54,053 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2008 42,224 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,775 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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BN04 HZC is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 BN04 HZC, 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 BN04 HZC registered?

BN04 HZC is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is BN04 HZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN04 HZC shows 25 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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