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HW04 FUE

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jun 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

81,391 mi
Last recorded81,391 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHW04 FUE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 81,391 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jun 2025 80,319 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2024 80,263 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Oct 2023 80,156 miles
Fail 27 Oct 2023 80,156 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Sep 2022 79,901 miles

engine oil leaks

Pass 8 Feb 2021 79,166 miles

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

Pass 9 Jul 2019 78,754 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2018 77,134 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

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

Pass 10 Jul 2017 76,096 miles

Nearside Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 74,956 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2015 73,915 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2014 72,766 miles
Pass 5 Jul 2013 71,349 miles

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

Pass 7 Jul 2012 341,229 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 65,655 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2010 64,086 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2010 64,086 miles

Nearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Pass 12 May 2009 59,064 miles

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

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

floor covers fitted underneath the vehicle

lower engine cover fitted

outer sill mouldings fitted

rear number plate water marked

Pass 28 May 2008 50,277 miles

n/s/f tyre wearing inner edge

Pass 30 May 2007 39,074 miles
Fail 22 May 2007 38,680 miles

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

Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

a.both front head light mounts broken still secure

a.front pads getting low

a.n/s/r refelctor missing

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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HW04 FUE is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 HW04 FUE, 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 HW04 FUE registered?

HW04 FUE is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2004.

Is HW04 FUE safe to buy?

The MOT history for HW04 FUE shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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