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BP04 JWC

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Jan 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

139,664 mi
Last recorded139,664 miles
Recorded on2 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBP04 JWC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jan 2026 139,664 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2025 135,822 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2024 130,695 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2023 124,548 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2022 121,225 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2021 120,146 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2019 115,867 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2018 113,298 miles
Fail 28 Jul 2018 113,298 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 20 Jul 2017 109,615 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2016 103,482 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2015 102,909 miles
Fail 1 Apr 2014 99,798 miles

Nearside Inner Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 1 Apr 2014 99,798 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2013 96,319 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 94,381 miles
Fail 17 Oct 2011 83,579 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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 17 Oct 2011 83,579 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 21 Aug 2010 73,485 miles
Pass 29 Jul 2009 65,044 miles

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 10 Jun 2008 52,675 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2007 40,550 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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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BP04 JWC is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 BP04 JWC, 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 BP04 JWC registered?

BP04 JWC is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 2 July 2004.

Is BP04 JWC safe to buy?

The MOT history for BP04 JWC shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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