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MW04 NNA

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

106,911 mi
Last recorded106,911 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW04 NNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 106,911 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2021 97,181 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Fail 3 Sep 2021 97,181 miles

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

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

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Pass 3 Sep 2020 89,389 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2019 79,985 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2018 73,419 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 68,333 miles

Offside Front to flexi brake pipe rusting

both front tyres getting low on tread

sill covers fitted

underbody starting to rust at rear

undertrays fitted

Fail 29 Sep 2017 68,333 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front to flexi brake pipe rusting

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

both front tyres getting low on tread

sill covers fitted

underbody starting to rust at rear

undertrays fitted

Pass 27 Sep 2016 62,813 miles

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi getting rusty

o/s/r tyre just legal

under trays fitted

Fail 27 Sep 2016 62,813 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)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

n/s/r tyre just legal

o/s/r tyre just legal

under trays fitted

brake pipe to n/s/f flexi getting rusty

Pass 30 Sep 2015 55,640 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

rear suspension bushes showing signs of wear.

Fail 30 Sep 2015 55,640 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres worn on inner and outer edges.

offside front tyre worn to 3mm.

offside rear tyre worn to 3mm.

plastic undertrays fitted obscuring the view of some components.

rear suspension bushes showing signs of wear.

Pass 17 Sep 2014 48,281 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 May 2013 42,076 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 11 May 2012 37,704 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 33,795 miles
Pass 20 May 2010 30,582 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 27,252 miles
Fail 14 May 2009 27,246 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 28 May 2008 22,431 miles
Pass 25 May 2007 16,233 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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MW04 NNA is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 MW04 NNA, 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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MW04 NNA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2004.

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