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SP04 YDW

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Feb 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

127,114 mi
Last recorded127,114 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP04 YDW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 127,114 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2025 119,776 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2023 111,835 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2022 104,107 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Nov 2021 93,646 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2020 85,819 miles

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Fail 25 Nov 2020 86,817 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake valve has an excessive discharge of oil (1.1.7 (b))

Pass 22 Nov 2019 77,760 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Dec 2018 71,270 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Jan 2018 63,030 miles

Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 15 Aug 2017 63,018 miles
Fail 15 Aug 2017 63,018 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 28 Sep 2016 60,402 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2015 58,327 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2014 56,180 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2013 52,350 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2012 47,922 miles

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

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

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

Fail 30 Nov 2011 47,435 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

chips in screen

Pass 30 Nov 2011 47,435 miles

chips in screen

Fail 8 Dec 2010 47,344 miles

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)

Hazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)

Pass 8 Dec 2010 47,344 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 46,513 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 43,190 miles

front brake pads worn close to service limit

Fail 8 May 2008 43,190 miles

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

front brake pads worn close to service limit

Pass 8 May 2007 29,515 miles
Pass 12 May 2006 10,861 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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SP04 YDW is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 SP04 YDW, 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 SP04 YDW registered?

SP04 YDW is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2004.

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