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PJ04 MJE

2004 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

123,061 mi
Last recorded123,061 miles
Recorded on26 Aug 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ04 MJE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 26 Aug 2016 123,061 miles

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

oil lak engine aerea oil leak rear diff

Pass 29 Apr 2015 120,082 miles

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

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

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 18 Mar 2014 107,686 miles

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

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

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

rear diff leaking

Pass 3 Apr 2013 100,348 miles

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

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

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

n/s/r tyre on 3mm

rear diff leaking

Pass 24 Mar 2012 85,547 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2012 85,475 miles
Fail 17 Jan 2012 85,475 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

o/side front tyre has a no of small cuts in the outer wall

Pass 30 Mar 2011 81,072 miles

Excessive Oil Leak At Rear Diff.

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

O/S/R Red Reflector Is Missing At Bumber Area (Vehicle Still Has Red Reflectors In The Rear Light Clusters).

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

Fail 29 Mar 2011 81,072 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Excessive Oil Leak At Rear Diff.

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

O/S/R Red Reflector Is Missing At Bumber Area (Vehicle Still Has Red Reflectors In The Rear Light Clusters).

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

Pass 1 Apr 2010 76,339 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 70,645 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2008 66,293 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 50,666 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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PJ04 MJE is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 PJ04 MJE, 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 PJ04 MJE registered?

PJ04 MJE is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 16 April 2004.

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