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BN04 JBZ

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

91,635 mi
Last recorded91,635 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN04 JBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 91,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Dec 2020 86,893 miles

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

Pass 20 Jun 2019 83,544 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2018 81,698 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2017 70,111 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Jan 2017 78,934 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 2 Feb 2016 74,855 miles
Fail 30 Jan 2016 70,800 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

Pass 21 Jan 2015 69,544 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2015 69,510 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Jan 2014 65,619 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2013 60,867 miles
Fail 29 Dec 2011 56,112 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Stone chip in windscreen but not in drivers view when sitting in drivers seat due to interior mirror

Tyres different sizes front to rear

o/s & n/s door mirror glasses starting to deteriorate

slight damage to front no plate but still legible

slight play n/s/r upper suspension tie bar ball joint

various rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 29 Dec 2011 56,112 miles

Offside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Stone chip in windscreen but not in drivers view when sitting in drivers seat due to interior mirror

Tyres different sizes front to rear

o/s & n/s door mirror glasses starting to deteriorate

slight damage to front no plate but still legible

slight play n/s/r upper suspension tie bar ball joint

various rear suspension bushes starting to perish

Pass 3 Aug 2010 49,762 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2009 45,334 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,046 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 33,813 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,755 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 JBZ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 JBZ, 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 JBZ registered?

BN04 JBZ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2004.

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