CarVerify

Free Car Check

T777 AER

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Aug 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

167,594 mi
Last recorded167,594 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationT777 AER
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2025 167,594 miles

Nearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 21 Aug 2024 162,754 miles

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

Pass 2 Aug 2023 157,148 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Fail 2 Aug 2023 157,148 miles

Coil spring corroded front and rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive under trays fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Aug 2022 149,208 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2021 137,375 miles

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front headlight lens deteriorated

Covers fitted

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Offside rear seat Buckle worn slightly but still functions as intended time of test

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Oil leak

Slight play in nearside front lower forward arm bush

Slight waver on nearside front brake disc

Fail 2 Jul 2021 137,375 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

All brake pipes slightly corroded

Both front headlight lens deteriorated

Covers fitted

Nearside rear tyre 2.5mm

Offside rear seat Buckle worn slightly but still functions as intended time of test

Offside rear tyre 3mm

Oil leak

Slight waver on nearside front brake disc

Pass 10 Jul 2020 123,730 miles

Both front brake hoses deteriorated

Front brake pads getting low

Slight corrosion to nearside front and both rear brake pipes

engine covers/undertrays

slight oil leak

Pass 4 Oct 2018 116,523 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 104,958 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2016 93,268 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2015 81,052 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2014 71,382 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2013 62,549 miles

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Oct 2013 59,625 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2012 53,256 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2011 47,803 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 9 Sep 2010 43,808 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2009 37,835 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2008 31,534 miles

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

slight noise from nearside front wheel bearings

the child seat fitted to the nearside rear seat prevented a full inspection of the adult seatbelt

Pass 7 Sep 2007 26,999 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 26,995 miles

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

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

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

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

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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

T777 AER is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 T777 AER, 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

How do I check the history of T777 AER?

You can check the full history of T777 AER by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was T777 AER registered?

T777 AER is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is T777 AER safe to buy?

The MOT history for T777 AER shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does T777 AER have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on T777 AER. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.