2004 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · PL04 NYB
2004 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Jun 2004. Recorded mileage 93,070 miles. MOT expired on 19 Aug 2024.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Preston
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 19 Aug 2024
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 93,070 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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PL04 NYB Key Findings
- 22 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 21/08/2023
- 93,070 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 5 historical MOT failures
- 2 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring tyres items (12 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
PL04 NYB MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
22 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 520 (PL04 NYB) between June 2007 and August 2023.
The record contains 17 passes and 5 failures.
The most recent test on 21 August 2023 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: Tyres (12 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Windscreen (2 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (1 issue), Suspension (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 21 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)”; “Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”; “Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)”.
PL04 NYB Mileage History
- 08/06/200717,504 mi
- 09/06/200823,027 mi+5,523 mi
- 09/06/200823,028 mi+1 mi
- 29/05/200928,446 mi+5,418 mi
- 14/01/201032,855 mi+4,409 mi
- 11/01/201136,560 mi+3,705 mi
- 13/01/201240,016 mi+3,456 mi
- 03/01/201344,181 mi+4,165 mi
- 31/12/201348,621 mi+4,440 mi
- 26/01/201552,775 mi+4,154 mi
- 26/01/201656,648 mi+3,873 mi
- 24/01/201760,213 mi+3,565 mi
- 25/01/201760,213 mi
- 16/01/201862,414 mi+2,201 mi
- 03/01/201964,862 mi+2,448 mi
- 02/01/202070,445 mi+5,583 mi
- 08/01/202177,802 mi+7,357 mi
- 08/01/202177,802 mi
- 22/06/202287,321 mi+9,519 mi
- 22/06/202287,321 mi
- 21/08/202393,070 mi+5,749 mi
- 21/08/202393,070 mi
Average of roughly 4,664 miles per year across 22 recorded odometer readings.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
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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