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NH04 EUT

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2024
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

105,785 mi
Last recorded105,785 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH04 EUT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2023 105,785 miles

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

Pass 20 Jan 2022 96,416 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2020 82,239 miles

Rear Drive shaft slightly corroded and cv end

Pass 28 Sep 2019 79,956 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2019 79,956 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 1 Aug 2018 78,049 miles

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 75,803 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 25 Apr 2016 73,413 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2015 71,389 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 61,819 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Aug 2013 54,867 miles

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

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

full underbody tray preventing full inspection

Pass 31 Jul 2012 52,340 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Aug 2011 49,775 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 47,298 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 44,281 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2008 40,472 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2007 33,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 2 Aug 2007 33,855 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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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NH04 EUT is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 NH04 EUT, 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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What year was NH04 EUT registered?

NH04 EUT is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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