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AO54 CNK

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires4 May 2027
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

87,268 mi
Last recorded87,268 miles
Recorded on5 May 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO54 CNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 May 2026 87,268 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Nov 2024 85,612 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Nov 2024 85,602 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre size/225/55/16 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Nov 2023 84,421 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Feb 2023 84,269 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2022 84,082 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2020 80,809 miles

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Apr 2019 72,824 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Apr 2018 65,076 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 24 Apr 2017 56,353 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 48,513 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2015 48,373 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Jul 2014 48,094 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 45,116 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2012 40,116 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 40,116 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Fail 2 Jul 2012 39,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 20 Jul 2011 36,108 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 31,170 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 27,297 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 22,290 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 16,845 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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AO54 CNK is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 AO54 CNK, 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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AO54 CNK is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 10 September 2004.

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