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CP54 UAB

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

132,423 mi
Last recorded132,423 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP54 UAB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Fail 6 Dec 2019 132,423 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Parking brake inoperative on one side nearside & offside (1.4.1 (a))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))

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

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Inner nearside & offside tie rod arms play

rear diff oil leak / damp

under body covers fitted

Pass 27 Nov 2018 123,620 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2018 123,619 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

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

Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system under bonnet (1.1.12 (c) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 27 Nov 2017 115,065 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff damp

slight oil leak

Fail 27 Nov 2017 115,065 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

rear diff damp

slight oil leak

Pass 28 Nov 2016 105,976 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside & Offside (2.4.G.2)

Nearside & Offside rear brake pipes covered

Oil leaked on to exhaust

Rear diff oil leak

Underbody covers fitted

Pass 9 Dec 2015 97,713 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Nearside & Offside (3.6.B.4d)

Rear diff oil leak

Pass 9 Dec 2014 89,690 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2014 89,689 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear diff oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 2 Dec 2013 79,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle slight oil leak

Fail 2 Dec 2013 79,459 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear axle slight oil leak

Pass 5 Dec 2012 68,871 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2012 68,871 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)

Pass 2 Dec 2011 59,770 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 59,769 miles

Offside Front coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 21 Dec 2010 51,368 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 4 Dec 2009 43,080 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 35,499 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 28,075 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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CP54 UAB is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 CP54 UAB, 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 CP54 UAB registered?

CP54 UAB is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2004.

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