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NH53 HPJ

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jul 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

100,750 mi
Last recorded100,750 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2011
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNH53 HPJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2011 100,750 miles
Pass 24 May 2010 87,708 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2010 82,796 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Suspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

Fail 27 Jan 2009 66,385 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 27 Jan 2009 66,385 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2008 47,332 miles
Fail 8 Feb 2008 47,332 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 May 2007 27,535 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 25,985 miles

both rear tyres 2.0mm across centre of tread

slight play in o/s & n/s upper rear suspension ball joints(rear arms)

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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NH53 HPJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 NH53 HPJ, 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

How do I check the history of NH53 HPJ?

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What year was NH53 HPJ registered?

NH53 HPJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 5 February 2004.

Is NH53 HPJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for NH53 HPJ shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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