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SX04 MBU

2004 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2021
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

108,369 mi
Last recorded108,369 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSX04 MBU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2020 108,369 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Fail 25 Apr 2020 108,369 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 11 Apr 2019 101,535 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2018 96,949 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak under trays engine ()

under trays fitted

Pass 4 May 2017 85,243 miles
Fail 4 May 2017 85,242 miles

Nearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front Inner brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)

Pass 5 Oct 2016 82,161 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres near limit and worn on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

All 4 tyres in poor condition worn/cracked

Fail 28 Sep 2016 82,160 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front tyres near limit and worn on inner and outer edges. (4.1.E.1)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both rear tyres wearing on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both front (3.5.1i)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear (3.5.1i)

All 4 tyres in poor condition worn/cracked

Pass 30 Sep 2015 71,607 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2015 69,301 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 66,394 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2014 66,391 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 4 Mar 2013 62,396 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2012 56,592 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 56,436 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 47,526 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2010 38,131 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,654 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2008 24,718 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 16,812 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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SX04 MBU is a 2004 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SX04 MBU, 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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SX04 MBU is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2004.

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