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PJ54 JYG

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Sep 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

104,164 mi
Last recorded104,164 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPJ54 JYG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2023 104,164 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a lot of oil around engine ( cannot fully inspect due to undertray ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Fail 13 Sep 2023 104,164 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn upper front suspension arm outer joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both (5.3.2 (d))

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop-link (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Outer Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning inoperative (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a lot of oil around engine ( cannot fully inspect due to undertray ) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure warning light on

Pass 19 Sep 2022 91,555 miles

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a bit of oil at underside of engine - undertray preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Sep 2022 91,474 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn lower rear hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

Oil leak, but not excessive Quite a bit of oil at underside of engine - undertray preventing full inspection (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Aug 2021 76,807 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2021 76,806 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Sep 2020 63,082 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2020 62,959 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Pass 28 Aug 2019 47,925 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2018 35,834 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2018 35,834 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 225/55/16 v (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front tyre on wear bars

Pass 21 Feb 2017 35,027 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225 55 16 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

full length undertray fitted

lift/wear noted at o/s steering rack, suspect tie rod inner joint. cannot fully assess due to undertrays

Pass 24 Feb 2016 32,932 miles

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

slight wear offside steering rack

Fail 23 Feb 2016 32,930 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear / across rear (3.6.B.2c)

slight wear offside steering rack

Pass 23 Feb 2015 32,551 miles

n/s/f tyre worn close to legal limit on edges

Pass 25 Feb 2014 31,671 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Dec 2012 30,585 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

uneven wear on nearside front tyre

Pass 17 Sep 2011 30,120 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

front brake pads low

slight play in steering rack at offside

Pass 20 Sep 2010 29,447 miles

225/55 VR16 - Nearside front tyre near legal limit

Slight wear in Steering rack at Offside

Fail 20 Sep 2010 29,447 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

225/55 VR16 - Nearside front tyre near legal limit

Slight wear in Steering rack at Offside

Pass 15 Sep 2009 26,623 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 23,771 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 20,804 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)

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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PJ54 JYG is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 PJ54 JYG, 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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PJ54 JYG is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2004.

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