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CV54 MMO

2004 BMW 520

Gold Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

97,085 mi
Last recorded97,085 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCV54 MMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGold
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2017 97,085 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2016 149,819 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

engine covers

oil leak

undertrays

Fail 27 Oct 2016 149,793 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Rear Inner Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing outer spring clip (3.5.1j)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

engine covers

undertrays

Pass 5 Sep 2015 87,511 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2014 79,263 miles
Fail 7 Feb 2014 79,263 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2013 72,658 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2011 66,075 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 58,494 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 49,859 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2009 49,859 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2008 42,190 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 32,869 miles

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

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

only 3mm tread left on o/s & n/s/r tyres

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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CV54 MMO is a 2004 BMW 520 in Gold with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 CV54 MMO, 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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CV54 MMO is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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