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CV04 AHP

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

160,260 mi
Last recorded160,260 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV04 AHP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2024 160,260 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Nov 2023 153,984 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement osr (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2022 233,087 miles

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel ns and os (2.3 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement ns and os (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Nov 2021 142,140 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear both (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2020 141,560 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2019 139,634 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Nov 2018 135,219 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2018 135,219 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Oct 2017 131,144 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2016 126,014 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2015 120,147 miles
Fail 24 Oct 2015 120,147 miles

Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 31 Oct 2014 108,324 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 13 Nov 2013 91,899 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)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Oct 2012 80,186 miles

no power to trailer lighting socket.

Pass 14 Nov 2011 70,019 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 59,322 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2010 59,321 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2009 53,145 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Aug 2008 44,775 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2007 32,880 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 26,913 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2007 26,779 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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CV04 AHP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey 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 CV04 AHP, 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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CV04 AHP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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