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AK54 CHZ

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Mar 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

167,440 mi
Last recorded167,440 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK54 CHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2020 167,440 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2020 167,440 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 18 Mar 2019 155,145 miles

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side rear lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Mar 2018 147,080 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated both side rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both side front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Mar 2017 136,296 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 128,627 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2015 120,383 miles

Oil leak

Pass 14 Mar 2014 110,533 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2013 101,321 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 87,251 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2010 76,877 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,525 miles
Pass 28 May 2009 61,952 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 50,075 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 41,757 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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AK54 CHZ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 AK54 CHZ, 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.

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What year was AK54 CHZ registered?

AK54 CHZ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2004.

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