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BT04 NDJ

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,920 mi
Last recorded144,920 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT04 NDJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2019 144,920 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2019 144,920 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 4 Jun 2018 139,221 miles
Fail 4 Jun 2018 139,221 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 133,533 miles
Fail 3 Jun 2017 133,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 6 Jun 2016 128,798 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2015 123,677 miles

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

Pass 7 May 2014 118,811 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Pass 30 May 2013 109,410 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2012 97,772 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 78,848 miles

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

Pass 28 May 2010 61,488 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 56,118 miles
Pass 29 May 2008 47,858 miles
Pass 24 May 2007 39,972 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 39,957 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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BT04 NDJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 BT04 NDJ, 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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What year was BT04 NDJ registered?

BT04 NDJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 15 June 2004.

Is BT04 NDJ safe to buy?

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