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OV04 NPE

2004 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

88,942 mi
Last recorded88,942 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV04 NPE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 88,942 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing starting to perish on inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 31 Dec 2024 87,504 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2024 87,503 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market headlamp conversion fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible after market headlamp conversion kit fitted (4.1.4 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 4 Jul 2024 87,211 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2024 87,209 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jun 2023 85,652 miles

Fuel cap seal perishing slightly

Headlamp lens slightly defective Both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Very slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2022 84,120 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear outer pads @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Jun 2022 84,118 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Balljoint boot split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both rear outer pads @ 3mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2021 82,141 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2019 81,395 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2019 81,395 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2018 75,298 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2017 69,486 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2016 65,302 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 61,204 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2015 350,312 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2014 56,986 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2013 49,923 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2012 42,194 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 42,194 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 31 Aug 2011 34,339 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 34,210 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2009 32,192 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 28,432 miles

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

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

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

Fail 28 Oct 2008 28,432 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,809 miles

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

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

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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OV04 NPE is a 2004 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV04 NPE, 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

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What year was OV04 NPE registered?

OV04 NPE is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2004.

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The MOT history for OV04 NPE shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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