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SV04 XXU

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Apr 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

139,660 mi
Last recorded139,660 miles
Recorded on9 Apr 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 XXU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Apr 2021 139,660 miles

TPMS light on

Fail 30 Mar 2021 139,659 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

TPMS light on

Pass 16 Mar 2020 138,801 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 132,095 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe near flexi area (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced 60% of light inop… but still visible over distance... benefit of doubt given (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leaking onto belly plate (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Outer Fluid leak, but not excessive grease leaking from driveshaft joints (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 2 Mar 2018 122,138 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by flexi union area ....note majority of brake pipes obscured by covers etc (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cvj gaitor / metal retainer deteriorating / slight leakage (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 1 Mar 2018 122,112 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe by flexi union area (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipe by flexi union area ....note majority of brake pipes obscured by covers etc (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt cvj gaitor / metal retainer deteriorating / slight leakage (2.4.G.4e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 3 Mar 2017 114,780 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt all rear belts obscured by two child seats ...centre belt trapped by car seat ()

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

Pass 4 Mar 2016 107,531 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 103,013 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childseat obscuring seat / seatbelt check nsr

Fail 27 Feb 2015 103,013 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

childseat obscuring seat / seatbelt check nsr

Pass 5 Mar 2014 97,288 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2013 93,030 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2012 87,652 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2011 83,548 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2010 73,462 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 7 Mar 2009 65,618 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2008 62,018 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2007 55,814 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2006 49,160 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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SV04 XXU is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SV04 XXU, 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 SV04 XXU registered?

SV04 XXU is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2004.

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