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CA51 DYY

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Mar 2027
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

102,224 mi
Last recorded102,224 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCA51 DYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2026 102,224 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2025 96,600 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 89,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Fail 10 Feb 2024 89,419 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front bumper damaged

Offside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2023 82,464 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin all rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Feb 2022 76,365 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2021 69,594 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2020 63,406 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2019 57,213 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2018 50,294 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2017 43,178 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2016 37,463 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre split on wall

Nearside Rear Tyre getting close to limit

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

Fail 30 Jan 2016 37,463 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective Air bag light on (5.4.1)

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

Nearside Front Tyre split on wall

Nearside Rear Tyre getting close to limit

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

Fail 31 Jan 2015 32,319 miles

Centre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 31 Jan 2015 32,319 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2014 29,019 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2013 26,775 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2013 26,775 miles

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 23,507 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 4 Aug 2010 21,655 miles

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 3 Feb 2009 18,230 miles

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Pass 1 Feb 2008 15,304 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 9,379 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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CA51 DYY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 CA51 DYY, 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 CA51 DYY registered?

CA51 DYY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2004.

Is CA51 DYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for CA51 DYY shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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