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EU04 EWW

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

156,116 mi
Last recorded156,116 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEU04 EWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2021 156,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

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

Fail 30 Sep 2021 156,116 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

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

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 6 Oct 2020 152,129 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2019 146,762 miles

Offside Front disc back plate lower securing bolt hole corroded away and ratling

Fail 8 Apr 2019 146,762 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail cracked to cords (1.1.12 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

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

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lens faded (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front disc back plate lower securing bolt hole corroded away and ratling

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

Pass 12 Apr 2018 141,339 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 12 Apr 2018 141,339 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2017 136,269 miles

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 136,269 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Central Front Oil leak ()

Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 132,364 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2015 128,277 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2014 123,349 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2013 118,460 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2013 118,460 miles

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device obviously defective (1.7.2)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 13 Apr 2012 108,110 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TPMS warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 13 Apr 2012 108,110 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

TPMS warning lamp on

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Mar 2011 99,919 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2011 99,919 miles

Offside Outer Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 92,334 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 79,424 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 64,800 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 50,109 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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EU04 EWW is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 EU04 EWW, 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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EU04 EWW is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2004.

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