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N500 AMJ

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Sep 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

121,460 mi
Last recorded121,460 miles
Recorded on8 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN500 AMJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Sep 2025 121,460 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 6 Sep 2024 117,320 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

general under body corrosion

Fail 6 Sep 2024 117,320 miles

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

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

general under body corrosion

Pass 12 Sep 2023 111,355 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Fail 12 Sep 2023 111,355 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Sep 2022 107,079 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Sep 2021 102,645 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 9 Sep 2021 102,645 miles

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 99,486 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2020 99,485 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Oct 2019 97,108 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2018 93,856 miles

front discs worn and corroding

play in steering both sides

rear brake pipes corroded

Pass 2 Oct 2017 90,799 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to rear flexi's (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 28 Sep 2016 88,094 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Main to rear flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Wear to front brake pads

Pass 24 Apr 2015 84,200 miles

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

Condition of wipers

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 12 Apr 2014 78,255 miles

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

Pass 13 Apr 2013 71,699 miles

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

Slight play in steering ends

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

Pass 13 Apr 2012 69,008 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2011 65,957 miles

Airbag warning light on

Chips on screen

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

Wear to both rear tyres

Pass 26 Jan 2010 62,247 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 56,536 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2007 48,145 miles

deep cut in o/s/f tyre tread

front tyres 2.0 mm edges

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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N500 AMJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc 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 N500 AMJ, 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 N500 AMJ registered?

N500 AMJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 2 November 2004.

Is N500 AMJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for N500 AMJ 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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