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CW04 JXJ

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Aug 2026
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

134,536 mi
Last recorded134,536 miles
Recorded on16 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCW04 JXJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Aug 2025 134,536 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2024 128,994 miles
Pass 24 May 2023 125,642 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 May 2022 119,137 miles
Fail 19 May 2022 119,114 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 7 May 2021 111,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 May 2021 111,718 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 May 2020 99,958 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2018 88,577 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2018 88,577 miles

Nearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 82,309 miles

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

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

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 24 Mar 2016 72,739 miles
Pass 6 May 2015 64,661 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 5 May 2015 64,661 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs worn

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Apr 2014 55,488 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Apr 2013 45,358 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake discs slightly worn

Nearside outer sill cover missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Apr 2012 35,614 miles

under shields fitted partial examination only

Pass 28 Apr 2011 27,319 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2011 27,319 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 9 Jun 2010 24,788 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 21,635 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2008 20,009 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2007 17,828 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 JXJ 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 78.3%.

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 JXJ, 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 JXJ registered?

CW04 JXJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 22 June 2004.

Is CW04 JXJ safe to buy?

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