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EO04 ZZS

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Feb 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

200,771 mi
Last recorded200,771 miles
Recorded on27 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO04 ZZS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 27 Feb 2017 200,771 miles

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes are rusty but not swollen

Fail 24 Feb 2017 200,748 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

n/s and o/s front metal brake pipes are rusty but not swollen

Pass 6 Jan 2016 197,248 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2015 192,422 miles

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

Pass 9 Jan 2014 177,457 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2013 168,787 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2011 160,247 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2010 144,680 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2009 126,698 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2008 103,940 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2008 103,940 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 15 Dec 2007 93,179 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 90,932 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2007 86,685 miles
Fail 19 Mar 2007 86,675 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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EO04 ZZS is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol 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 EO04 ZZS, 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 EO04 ZZS registered?

EO04 ZZS is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2004.

Is EO04 ZZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EO04 ZZS shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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