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PF04 XNV

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Jul 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

120,273 mi
Last recorded120,273 miles
Recorded on13 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF04 XNV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 13 Jul 2026 120,273 miles

Offside Rear Sub-frame 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))

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jul 2025 118,146 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2024 115,374 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2023 111,947 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2022 108,380 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2021 104,852 miles

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Fail 20 Jul 2021 104,852 miles

Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords from inside (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm left (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 20 Jul 2020 102,151 miles

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 17 Jul 2020 102,141 miles

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

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

REAR SEAT BELTS NOT TESTED

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 98,911 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

rear seat belts not tested as obstruction

Pass 9 Jul 2018 95,090 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 90,041 miles
Fail 19 Jul 2017 90,041 miles

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 14 Oct 2016 84,855 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 76,642 miles

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,213 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 64,442 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 59,122 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 55,390 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 51,330 miles

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

front o/s tyre slight kerbing damage and cracking on sidewall

Pass 5 Oct 2009 45,960 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)

Pass 29 Sep 2008 39,654 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 30,476 miles
Pass 22 May 2007 27,820 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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PF04 XNV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 PF04 XNV, 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 PF04 XNV registered?

PF04 XNV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 25 May 2004.

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