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SC04 XYA

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires8 Dec 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

145,275 mi
Last recorded145,275 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSC04 XYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Dec 2025 145,275 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2024 145,225 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 1 Nov 2023 140,067 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2022 134,061 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2021 128,054 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2020 123,151 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2019 121,013 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2018 115,035 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 108,786 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded -- to front main next to fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 3 Nov 2016 104,900 miles

Offside Front alloy brake back plate slight distortion

Offside Rear cv joint gaiter cut

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Nov 2015 102,752 miles

All brake pipes heavy greased

Pass 10 Feb 2014 82,155 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 15 Feb 2013 73,840 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Feb 2012 66,322 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2012 66,322 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 7 Feb 2011 53,928 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2011 53,928 miles

Offside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Mar 2010 51,603 miles

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

tyre pressure warning light illuminated

Pass 13 Mar 2009 49,965 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2008 42,856 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2008 42,856 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 2 Jul 2007 31,275 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 22,067 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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SC04 XYA 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 87%.

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 SC04 XYA, 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 SC04 XYA registered?

SC04 XYA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2004.

Is SC04 XYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for SC04 XYA shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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