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HF04 DPV

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Feb 2025
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

104,930 mi
Last recorded104,930 miles
Recorded on13 Feb 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHF04 DPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Feb 2024 104,930 miles

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2023 104,693 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Mar 2022 102,304 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2022 102,304 miles

Brake performance not tested PIPE BURST ON TEST (1.2.1 (g))

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

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

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2021 98,801 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Mar 2020 95,771 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2019 90,927 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 88,133 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2017 83,969 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 80,048 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2016 80,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Pass 23 Dec 2014 73,433 miles
Fail 23 Dec 2014 73,433 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 11 Sep 2013 70,627 miles

Front Brake Discs Becoming Lipped.

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 64,019 miles
Fail 30 Aug 2012 64,019 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 5 Oct 2011 54,066 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2010 44,384 miles

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 24 Sep 2009 34,669 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 11 Sep 2008 31,071 miles

front number plate cracked

Pass 15 Sep 2007 23,733 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 6,804 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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HF04 DPV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 HF04 DPV, 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 HF04 DPV registered?

HF04 DPV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2004.

Is HF04 DPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for HF04 DPV shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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