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EA04 AJY

2004 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Aug 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

115,885 mi
Last recorded115,885 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 AJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2017 115,885 miles
Pass 8 Aug 2016 113,980 miles

front to rear brake pipes corroding

oil leak

Pass 1 May 2015 106,261 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2014 104,586 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2014 104,586 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 102,104 miles

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

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

Offside 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)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 84,804 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 68,409 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 68,409 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 25 Mar 2010 52,338 miles

rear tyres worn

Fail 25 Mar 2010 52,338 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Mar 2009 35,548 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 31,585 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 21,921 miles

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

nearside reverse lamp inop

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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EA04 AJY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 EA04 AJY, 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 EA04 AJY registered?

EA04 AJY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2004.

Is EA04 AJY safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA04 AJY shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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