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NY04 DMX

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Jun 2024
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

93,897 mi
Last recorded93,897 miles
Recorded on13 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY04 DMX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Jun 2023 93,897 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2023 93,897 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 91,081 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2020 91,081 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Feb 2019 84,129 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2019 84,129 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

rear back box bracket broken but still secure

Pass 16 May 2018 78,902 miles

under trays and sill trims fitted

Fail 16 May 2018 78,902 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

under trays and sill trims fitted

Pass 11 May 2017 65,745 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2016 57,952 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2016 57,952 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2015 48,300 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2014 41,989 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 12 Jun 2014 41,988 miles

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Jun 2013 34,578 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2012 19,810 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 18,438 miles

Air bag light on

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jun 2010 16,731 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2009 14,030 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2008 11,739 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2007 9,621 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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NY04 DMX 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 71.4%.

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 NY04 DMX, 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 NY04 DMX registered?

NY04 DMX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2004.

Is NY04 DMX safe to buy?

The MOT history for NY04 DMX shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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