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NJ54 ZTD

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jul 2026
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

81,663 mi
Last recorded81,663 miles
Recorded on31 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNJ54 ZTD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 31 Jul 2025 81,663 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 31 Jul 2025 81,663 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 4 Jun 2024 81,654 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 4 May 2023 75,168 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

handbrake may need adjustment or repair

Pass 7 May 2022 71,294 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2019 69,068 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2019 69,068 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Sep 2018 60,502 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2017 57,689 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 55,554 miles

rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Fail 12 Aug 2016 55,548 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear section of nearside front to rear brake pipe slightly corroded

Pass 19 Aug 2015 53,296 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2014 51,471 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 23 Aug 2013 49,955 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres showing signs of cracking in tread

Pass 14 Aug 2012 46,912 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2011 42,536 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 25 Aug 2010 38,433 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 34,264 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2009 34,208 miles

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

Pass 22 Aug 2008 29,254 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2007 24,879 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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NJ54 ZTD is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 NJ54 ZTD, 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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NJ54 ZTD is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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