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EP04 TZD

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

162,485 mi
Last recorded162,485 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEP04 TZD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 162,485 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2024 148,197 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective BOTH (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 2 Sep 2023 134,346 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Sep 2022 114,539 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES, MARKED WITH A CHALK (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 Sep 2021 103,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 13 Sep 2021 103,493 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 99,997 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2019 93,369 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Mar 2018 93,035 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2018 93,034 miles

Rear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 92,499 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 89,880 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2014 86,815 miles

some corrosion to the rear brake pipes

some wear to the front brake discs

suspect engine/gear box oil loeak

the wiper blades do clear the screen but could be better

Fail 26 Nov 2014 86,813 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

some corrosion to the rear brake pipes

some wear to the front brake discs

suspect engine/gear box oil loeak

the wiper blades do clear the screen but could be better

Pass 11 Dec 2013 70,892 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear tyre worn uneven and slightly out of shape

Fail 10 Dec 2013 70,839 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front brake discs wearing thin

offside rear tyre worn uneven and slightly out of shape

Pass 5 Dec 2012 58,512 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Dec 2011 53,263 miles

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

Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

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

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

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

Pass 8 Dec 2010 49,211 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2009 42,755 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Dec 2008 37,139 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2007 28,582 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,639 miles

Both rear tyre tread depths are worn to 2mm.

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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EP04 TZD is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 EP04 TZD, 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 EP04 TZD registered?

EP04 TZD is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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