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BW53 CVT

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jan 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

136,531 mi
Last recorded136,531 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW53 CVT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2016 136,531 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2015 130,057 miles

runflat warning light on

Pass 31 Dec 2013 123,450 miles
Fail 31 Dec 2013 123,450 miles

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

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

Offside Front 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)

Pass 28 Dec 2012 117,653 miles

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 23 Feb 2012 110,312 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,982 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 90,473 miles

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

Fail 9 Feb 2010 90,473 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 31 Jan 2009 78,486 miles

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

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,508 miles
Pass 22 Jan 2007 62,791 miles

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

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

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

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

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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BW53 CVT is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 BW53 CVT, 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

How do I check the history of BW53 CVT?

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What year was BW53 CVT registered?

BW53 CVT is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 2004.

Is BW53 CVT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW53 CVT shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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