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EJ04 UEX

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Oct 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

210,389 mi
Last recorded210,389 miles
Recorded on5 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEJ04 UEX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Oct 2020 210,389 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S and N/S front to rear showing corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 May 2019 201,349 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 25 May 2019 201,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 May 2018 194,156 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded From flexi to centre of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin O/S and N/S (3.5.1g)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened O/S and N/S (3.5.1i)

Pass 11 May 2017 185,100 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to nearside rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 26 May 2016 177,545 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to N/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Centre to O/S/R (3.6.B.2c)

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 8 May 2015 172,665 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2015 172,665 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)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Feb 2014 157,058 miles

Front brake discs worn and rear discs pitted

Nearsaide front anti roll bar link worn

Pass 5 Feb 2013 146,730 miles
Fail 5 Feb 2013 146,730 miles

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

Pass 5 Aug 2011 134,826 miles

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

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Fail 3 Aug 2011 134,824 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

slight corrosion to rear metal brake pipes

Pass 31 Jul 2010 127,312 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2009 117,728 miles
Pass 12 May 2009 116,147 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2008 104,540 miles
Fail 22 Apr 2008 104,540 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Feb 2008 101,158 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 Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 90,721 miles

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

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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EJ04 UEX is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 EJ04 UEX, 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 EJ04 UEX registered?

EJ04 UEX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2004.

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