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WG04 TWM

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires26 May 2027
Tests19 (18 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.7%

Mileage

74,969 mi
Last recorded74,969 miles
Recorded on27 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG04 TWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 1 fail
Pass 27 May 2026 74,969 miles

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

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

Fail 20 May 2026 74,969 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 29 Apr 2025 70,062 miles

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

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

Pass 21 Dec 2023 67,950 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 5 Jan 2023 65,430 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2021 62,292 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2020 59,425 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 54,453 miles
Pass 11 May 2018 50,674 miles
Pass 22 May 2017 47,252 miles

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

full undertray fitted

Pass 16 May 2016 43,889 miles

full undertray fitted

Pass 19 May 2015 40,635 miles
Pass 27 May 2014 36,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Mar 2013 31,044 miles
Pass 17 May 2012 26,384 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)

excess h/brake travel

Pass 1 Jun 2011 22,769 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)

excess h/brake travel

Pass 20 Jun 2009 16,719 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 13,625 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2007 11,708 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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WG04 TWM is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.7%.

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 WG04 TWM, 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 WG04 TWM registered?

WG04 TWM is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 21 June 2004.

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The MOT history for WG04 TWM shows 19 tests with a 94.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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