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EN04 ZVX

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

161,573 mi
Last recorded161,573 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN04 ZVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2023 161,573 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2022 158,298 miles

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

Fail 12 Jan 2022 158,298 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Pass 4 Jan 2021 152,386 miles

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

bonnet stays weak

full covers fitted underside

Pass 2 Mar 2020 148,582 miles

under-trays fitted

Fail 26 Feb 2020 148,580 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2019 142,861 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Fail 20 Feb 2019 142,861 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective cloudy (4.1.1 (b) (i))

under trays fitted

Pass 19 Feb 2018 138,500 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 9 Feb 2017 133,506 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Feb 2016 128,258 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2015 118,200 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 107,299 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2013 97,688 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2012 89,116 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2010 79,547 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2009 73,361 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 62,760 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 55,293 miles

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

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

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2007 54,453 miles

front tyres low tread - track?

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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EN04 ZVX 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 85%.

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 EN04 ZVX, 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

How do I check the history of EN04 ZVX?

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What year was EN04 ZVX registered?

EN04 ZVX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is EN04 ZVX safe to buy?

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