2004 BMW 520 3.0L Diesel · P33 SDJ
2004 BMW 520 (3.0L, diesel). First registered 01/12/2004. Recorded mileage 135,431 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 29/08/2020
- Road Tax
- Untaxed (19/07/2020)
- Recorded Mileage
- 135,431 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- DIESEL · 3.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- DIESEL
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 2993cc
P33 SDJ Key Findings
- 18 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 20/08/2019
- 135,431 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 3 defects noted at the latest MOT
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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P33 SDJ Mileage History
- 03/07/200737,386 mi
- 03/07/200844,881 mi+7,495 mi
- 04/07/200844,881 mi
- 26/06/200953,751 mi+8,870 mi
- 25/06/201060,695 mi+6,944 mi
- 27/07/201165,705 mi+5,010 mi
- 23/07/201272,061 mi+6,356 mi
- 27/07/201383,087 mi+11,026 mi
- 25/07/201493,945 mi+10,858 mi
- 25/07/2015106,591 mi+12,646 mi
- 25/07/2015106,591 mi
- 30/08/2016112,564 mi+5,973 mi
- 30/08/2016112,564 mi
- 23/08/2017122,992 mi+10,428 mi
- 25/08/2017123,029 mi+37 mi
- 20/08/2018130,159 mi+7,130 mi
- 23/08/2018130,223 mi+64 mi
- 20/08/2019135,431 mi+5,208 mi
Average of roughly 8,082 miles per year across 18 recorded odometer readings.
P33 SDJ MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
18 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 520 (P33 SDJ) between July 2007 and August 2019.
The record contains 13 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 20 August 2019 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 5 failures that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Tyres (5 issues), Suspension (5 issues), Lighting (3 issues), Windscreen (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 22 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 Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))”.
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