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J99 BSC

2004 BMW 520

Bronze Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Mar 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

51,494 mi
Last recorded51,494 miles
Recorded on3 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ99 BSC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBronze
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 3 Mar 2026 51,494 miles

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 24 Feb 2026 51,493 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Feb 2025 48,535 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2024 46,125 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2023 43,302 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2022 41,322 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2021 39,936 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2021 39,936 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 24 Feb 2020 39,532 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2019 36,854 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2018 33,579 miles

Deep cut in nearside rear tyre but not exposing cords

Pass 23 Feb 2017 31,106 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2016 28,969 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 27,096 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 25,187 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2013 24,623 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2012 23,508 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

offside rear brake pipe showing signs of corrosion

Pass 23 Feb 2011 22,206 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 23 Feb 2010 20,300 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 17,469 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 14,700 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,269 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 11,269 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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J99 BSC is a 2004 BMW 520 in Bronze with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 J99 BSC, 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 J99 BSC registered?

J99 BSC is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 11 March 2004.

Is J99 BSC safe to buy?

The MOT history for J99 BSC shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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