2004 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · MF04 SWV
2004 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 01/03/2004. Recorded mileage 156,373 miles. MOT status: Expired. Currently declared SORN.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Manchester & Merseyside
- MOT Status
- Valid until 19/12/2025
- Road Tax
- SORN
- Recorded Mileage
- 156,373 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 4 Petrol)
- Fuel & Engine
- PETROL · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
- Fuel Type
- PETROL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2171cc
AI-generated interpretation of this vehicle’s MOT record — not an official statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
MF04 SWV Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 20/12/2024
- 156,373 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 2 historical MOT failures
- 13 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (16 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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MF04 SWV Mileage History
- 08/08/2022154,841 mi
- 17/08/2022154,845 mi+4 mi
- 06/09/2023156,364 mi+1,519 mi
- 03/11/2023156,366 mi+2 mi
- 20/12/2024156,373 mi+7 mi
Average of roughly 647 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
MF04 SWV MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 520 (MF04 SWV) between August 2022 and December 2024.
The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.
The most recent test on 20 December 2024 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 2 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (16 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Steering (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Lighting (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 19 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: “Emissions unable to be completed due to oil leakage (8.2.1.2 (d))”; “Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.
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