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MF04 JYY

2004 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2014
Tests8 (7 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

81,341 mi
Last recorded81,341 miles
Recorded on10 Jul 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF04 JYY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

7 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Jul 2013 81,341 miles

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

Offside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

Pass 16 Jul 2012 75,034 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2011 68,633 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 62,538 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2009 51,504 miles

front and rear brake pads around 70% worn.

Pass 11 Feb 2008 36,487 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2007 23,509 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2007 23,509 miles

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

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

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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MF04 JYY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 MF04 JYY, 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 MF04 JYY registered?

MF04 JYY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is MF04 JYY safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF04 JYY shows 8 tests with a 87.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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