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DA04 PVX

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

93,043 mi
Last recorded93,043 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDA04 PVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2016 93,043 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,979 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 1 Oct 2015 81,979 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 14 Jul 2014 74,068 miles

Nearside front tyre slightly worn from inner edge

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

Pass 30 Jul 2013 71,398 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 68,017 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 64,257 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,470 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

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

Pass 3 Jul 2009 47,386 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2009 47,386 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e) DANGEROUS

front number plate is starting to delaminate

o/s/r reflector is missing in the bumper but light unit has one on o/s/r

Pass 1 Aug 2008 39,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Fail 21 Jul 2008 39,518 miles

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres wearing tread edges

Pass 29 Jun 2007 29,695 miles

nearside rear tyre on tread wear indicator

offside front inner side light in op

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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DA04 PVX is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DA04 PVX, 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 DA04 PVX registered?

DA04 PVX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 9 June 2004.

Is DA04 PVX safe to buy?

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