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PM04 PHZ

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

102,102 mi
Last recorded102,102 miles
Recorded on27 Nov 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPM04 PHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Nov 2023 102,102 miles

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 2 Aug 2022 96,277 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play short link rod/ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2021 94,101 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2020 90,348 miles

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

Fail 3 Aug 2020 90,348 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 22 Aug 2019 87,786 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated o/s and n/s front bottom ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 85,914 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2017 83,743 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2017 83,743 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Aug 2016 80,607 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2015 76,494 miles

under body covers

Pass 5 Dec 2014 73,479 miles

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

Fail 4 Dec 2014 73,479 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2013 67,682 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Apr 2013 62,143 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2013 62,143 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jun 2012 58,063 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2011 51,835 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 46,184 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2009 39,696 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 32,559 miles

off side front tyre has slight buldge in side wall.

Pass 2 Jul 2007 24,957 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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PM04 PHZ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 PM04 PHZ, 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 PM04 PHZ registered?

PM04 PHZ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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