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DN04 HHE

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2022
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

145,079 mi
Last recorded145,079 miles
Recorded on25 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDN04 HHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Sep 2021 145,079 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Oct 2020 139,609 miles

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Aug 2019 130,456 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 123,173 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2017 121,264 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2016 116,653 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2016 116,653 miles

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 13 Apr 2015 108,728 miles

o/s/f fog light not working

Fail 9 Apr 2015 108,681 miles

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

o/s/f fog light not working

Pass 1 May 2014 101,000 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 15 Apr 2013 85,070 miles

plastic covers fitted under vehicle inspection limited

unevevn wear on nearside front tyre borderline

Pass 25 Apr 2012 74,124 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 12 Apr 2011 63,424 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2010 53,074 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 47,821 miles

Oil leak

Pass 31 May 2007 31,051 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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DN04 HHE is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 DN04 HHE, 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 DN04 HHE registered?

DN04 HHE is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 2004.

Is DN04 HHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for DN04 HHE shows 16 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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