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T16 DAP

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires24 Feb 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

79,776 mi
Last recorded79,776 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationT16 DAP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2026 79,776 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 22 Feb 2025 73,068 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2024 65,777 miles

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

Pass 7 Feb 2023 62,163 miles

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

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

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 25 Feb 2022 55,945 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2021 53,265 miles
Fail 20 May 2021 53,265 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Jul 2019 43,362 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2018 39,211 miles

Under-trays fitted

Pass 24 Jul 2017 33,030 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2016 30,355 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2016 28,880 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2015 26,876 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 25,310 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2013 24,969 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2012 23,376 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2012 23,376 miles

Offside Front Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Pass 27 Jan 2011 21,721 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2010 19,726 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 19,726 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 17,271 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 15,370 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 10,564 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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T16 DAP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey 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 T16 DAP, 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 T16 DAP registered?

T16 DAP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 12 March 2004.

Is T16 DAP safe to buy?

The MOT history for T16 DAP 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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