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EA04 SZV

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jun 2012
Tests6 (5 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

57,992 mi
Last recorded57,992 miles
Recorded on7 Jun 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA04 SZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Jun 2011 57,992 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 55,763 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 50,236 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 49,094 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2008 47,511 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2007 14,231 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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EA04 SZV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 6 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 SZV, 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 EA04 SZV registered?

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

Is EA04 SZV safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA04 SZV shows 6 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does EA04 SZV have outstanding finance?

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