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CW04 AXD

2004 BMW 520

Brown Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

150,373 mi
Last recorded150,373 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 AXD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBrown
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2016 150,373 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both headlamp lens (1.7.5a)

Offside front tyre has slightly worn outer edge

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front brake discs (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Aug 2015 137,051 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2015 137,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 112,608 miles

fuel cap seal cracking

Fail 26 Jul 2014 111,929 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

fuel cap seal cracking

Pass 30 Jul 2013 81,409 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

front brake imbalance close to pass limit

Pass 13 Aug 2012 60,332 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 60,319 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 6 May 2011 54,509 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 47,221 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 37,819 miles
Pass 3 May 2008 29,442 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 4 May 2007 22,983 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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CW04 AXD is a 2004 BMW 520 in Brown 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 CW04 AXD, 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 CW04 AXD registered?

CW04 AXD is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 7 May 2004.

Is CW04 AXD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CW04 AXD 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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