MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,485 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Rear Tyre(s) with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Inner Rear Lower Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre inner edge going out of shape
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Steering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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BN54 YFU is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BN54 YFU, 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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BN54 YFU is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 24 September 2004.
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