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NY53 JPU

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 May 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

134,194 mi
Last recorded134,194 miles
Recorded on25 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNY53 JPU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 May 2023 134,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Fail 25 May 2023 134,194 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 5 May 2022 128,753 miles

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

Fail 13 Apr 2022 128,747 miles

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 1 May 2021 125,062 miles
Fail 21 Apr 2021 125,056 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Jul 2019 120,452 miles

Front Upper Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay.

Pass 14 Jul 2018 113,606 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front tyre wearing on outer edge

Offside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge

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

Pass 1 Jul 2017 106,997 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Jul 2017 106,997 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Front Tyre wearing on outer edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Jul 2016 100,853 miles

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 94,906 miles
Pass 31 May 2014 89,776 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2013 81,957 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2012 72,848 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 9 Jun 2011 66,402 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 9 Jun 2011 66,402 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2010 58,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 26 May 2009 47,305 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2008 36,243 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2008 36,243 miles

Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2007 21,123 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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NY53 JPU is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 NY53 JPU, 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 NY53 JPU registered?

NY53 JPU is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 2004.

Is NY53 JPU safe to buy?

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