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CJ04 NVX

2004 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,114 mi
Last recorded135,114 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCJ04 NVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 135,114 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 15 Aug 2017 131,319 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 18 Aug 2016 126,163 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2015 121,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 15 Jul 2015 121,485 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside front tyre is worn on inner edge.

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

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

Fail 14 Aug 2014 109,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2014 109,167 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 7 Aug 2013 96,030 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2012 82,688 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 9 Aug 2011 68,286 miles

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

Pass 13 Aug 2010 55,964 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Aug 2009 39,363 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2008 24,559 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 16,418 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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CJ04 NVX is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NVX, 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 CJ04 NVX registered?

CJ04 NVX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 8 July 2004.

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