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CF53 LCO

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2023
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

107,647 mi
Last recorded107,647 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 LCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2022 107,647 miles

Front & Rear brake disks are rusty

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

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

Fail 9 Jul 2022 107,647 miles

Front & Rear brake disks are rusty

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

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

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

Pass 1 Dec 2020 106,285 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 2 Dec 2019 99,326 miles

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

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 2 Dec 2019 99,326 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2018 93,201 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 13 May 2017 89,924 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 85,582 miles

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

Pass 12 Nov 2015 82,274 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2014 74,831 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2013 68,722 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2012 61,477 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2012 61,477 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 54,665 miles

Oil leak

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

man light and tyre pressure lights on

Fail 11 Nov 2011 54,665 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Oil leak

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

man light and tyre pressure lights on

Pass 30 Sep 2010 45,837 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 38,188 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 31,564 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 16,730 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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CF53 LCO is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 CF53 LCO, 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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CF53 LCO is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 29 January 2004.

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