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BT54 XPY

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Jan 2027
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

161,236 mi
Last recorded161,236 miles
Recorded on6 Jan 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT54 XPY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jan 2026 161,236 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2025 157,164 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2023 150,285 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2022 139,963 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2021 129,739 miles
Fail 16 Nov 2021 129,613 miles

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2020 119,389 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2019 115,606 miles

temporary fuel cap fitted

Pass 24 Aug 2018 108,174 miles

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

Fail 24 Aug 2018 108,174 miles

Brake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))

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

Fail 17 Jul 2018 108,167 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 27 Jul 2017 105,015 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer rose bush worn (2.4.G.2)

Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated both n/s o/s (3.6.B.4d)

boot wont open from outside of vehicle at time of test but still had access in to boot for inspection

brake pad warning light on at time of test

Pass 16 Feb 2017 102,101 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 8 Feb 2017 101,994 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened fronts (3.5.1i)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 93,549 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front arm (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Jan 2015 82,696 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 72,494 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2013 72,441 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 27 Nov 2012 62,475 miles

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 27 Nov 2012 62,475 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2011 55,819 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2010 51,601 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 48,738 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2008 39,644 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2007 31,246 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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BT54 XPY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 BT54 XPY, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BT54 XPY registered?

BT54 XPY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 2004.

Is BT54 XPY safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT54 XPY shows 25 tests with a 76% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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