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CJ04 NJF

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Aug 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

113,509 mi
Last recorded113,509 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NJF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2017 113,509 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2016 99,950 miles

undertray fitted

Fail 26 Oct 2015 95,526 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 87,690 miles

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

Pass 16 May 2014 85,216 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 15 May 2014 85,216 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s/r tyre deteriated.

Pass 18 May 2013 77,151 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 72,129 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 64,635 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2010 57,085 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2008 48,545 miles

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 10 Jan 2008 35,820 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 23,598 miles

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

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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CJ04 NJF is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 CJ04 NJF, 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 CJ04 NJF registered?

CJ04 NJF is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 9 March 2004.

Is CJ04 NJF safe to buy?

The MOT history for CJ04 NJF shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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