2004 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · GF04 JVE
2004 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 26 Mar 2004. Recorded mileage 129,493 miles. MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027. No outstanding manufacturer safety recalls recorded.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Maidstone
- Safety Recall
- None Outstanding
- MOT Status
- Valid until 20 Aug 2027
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 129,493 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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GF04 JVE Key Findings
- 28 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 22/07/2026
- 129,493 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 7 historical MOT failures
- 4 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring lighting items (14 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
GF04 JVE MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
28 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 520 (GF04 JVE) between April 2007 and July 2026.
The record contains 21 passes and 7 failures.
The most recent test on 22 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 7 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Lighting (14 issues), Windscreen (11 issues), Tyres (7 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 33 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”; “Offside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))”.
GF04 JVE Mileage History
- 12/04/200752,009 mi
- 22/08/200752,176 mi+167 mi
- 22/07/200861,757 mi+9,581 mi
- 12/08/200966,621 mi+4,864 mi
- 02/08/201074,085 mi+7,464 mi
- 30/07/201181,326 mi+7,241 mi
- 24/07/201288,936 mi+7,610 mi
- 02/08/201394,172 mi+5,236 mi
- 02/08/201394,177 mi+5 mi
- 09/08/201498,571 mi+4,394 mi
- 25/07/2015101,896 mi+3,325 mi
- 22/07/2016105,998 mi+4,102 mi
- 22/07/2017110,509 mi+4,511 mi
- 22/07/2017110,509 mi
- 23/07/2018113,360 mi+2,851 mi
- 22/07/2019114,469 mi+1,109 mi
- 22/07/2019114,469 mi
- 22/07/2020115,934 mi+1,465 mi
- 22/07/2020115,934 mi
- 24/07/2021116,734 mi+800 mi
- 24/07/2021116,734 mi
- 29/07/2022118,514 mi+1,780 mi
- 28/07/2023121,137 mi+2,623 mi
- 28/07/2023121,137 mi
- 26/07/2024123,504 mi+2,367 mi
- 25/07/2025126,981 mi+3,477 mi
- 28/07/2025127,057 mi+76 mi
- 22/07/2026129,493 mi+2,436 mi
Average of roughly 4,020 miles per year across 28 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Good
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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