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CIW 5341

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 Nov 2026
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

193,358 mi
Last recorded193,358 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCIW 5341
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2025 193,358 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

under tray insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2025 193,358 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

under tray insecure

Fail 10 Nov 2025 193,355 miles

Offside Rear Headlamp levelling device inoperative detached (4.1.5 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

under tray insecure

Pass 19 Nov 2024 191,443 miles

Offside Front washer jet cover missing

oil leak

Pass 27 Nov 2023 188,562 miles

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine cover not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2023 188,560 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine cover not allowing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2022 185,576 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2022 185,574 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 23 Nov 2021 182,013 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 182,010 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

minor exhaust gas leak marked in yellow

oil leak cant be fully inspected due to covers

Pass 25 Nov 2020 177,662 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 165,028 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2018 153,465 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2017 142,536 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2016 138,067 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2015 126,789 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 113,944 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 113,930 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Pass 28 Nov 2013 105,197 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2012 97,907 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 89,445 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2010 75,041 miles
Pass 5 May 2009 60,950 miles
Pass 15 May 2008 49,261 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2007 40,941 miles

Nearside 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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CIW 5341 is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 CIW 5341, 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 CIW 5341 registered?

CIW 5341 is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is CIW 5341 safe to buy?

The MOT history for CIW 5341 shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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