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DU04 HXP

2004 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Sep 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,124 mi
Last recorded200,124 miles
Recorded on3 Sep 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU04 HXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Sep 2018 200,124 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 3 Sep 2018 200,124 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which significantly reduces light intensity parking lights dim (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective all will not lock in (7.1.2 (e))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Apr 2017 191,542 miles

both inner rear suspention arm bushes split

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 12 Apr 2017 191,542 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

both inner rear suspention arm bushes split

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 7 Apr 2016 180,978 miles

slight corrosion on both brake pipes to both front flexi hoses

slight inbalance on front brakes

slight play in near side rear link bar

Pass 8 Apr 2015 172,058 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2014 161,750 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 155,486 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2012 149,432 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2011 142,149 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 132,477 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2009 112,882 miles

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

Fail 6 Feb 2009 111,852 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 6 Feb 2008 91,288 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2007 68,762 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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DU04 HXP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 DU04 HXP, 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 DU04 HXP registered?

DU04 HXP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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