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CX04 WDV

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Feb 2017
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

194,060 mi
Last recorded194,060 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX04 WDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2016 194,060 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

coolant leaking, header tank.

Pass 12 Feb 2015 180,120 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Jan 2014 164,764 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 150,284 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 135,632 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2010 115,535 miles

n/s mirror glass damaged

Fail 21 Sep 2010 115,535 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

n/s mirror glass damaged

Pass 18 Sep 2009 105,636 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2008 84,670 miles

air bag light on dash

nearside mirror glass cracked

offside rear lower reflector missing

slight damage to engine under tray

slight leak on rear diff

Pass 28 Aug 2007 65,866 miles

nearside mirror glass cracked

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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CX04 WDV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 CX04 WDV, 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 CX04 WDV registered?

CX04 WDV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 18 August 2004.

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