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EO54 DZF

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Aug 2025
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

94,681 mi
Last recorded94,681 miles
Recorded on20 Aug 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO54 DZF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 20 Aug 2024 94,681 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2024 94,590 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Aug 2023 84,893 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2022 74,516 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2021 68,009 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2020 64,925 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2019 62,492 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

fuel cap seal deteriorated, but not likely to fail

Pass 30 Jul 2018 61,374 miles

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

Fail 26 Jul 2018 61,373 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Jul 2017 59,782 miles

All Tyres Cracking on Outer Surface

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Corrosion on Rear Brake Pipes

Fail 7 Jul 2017 59,769 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

All Tyres Cracking on Outer Surface

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Slight Corrosion on Rear Brake Pipes

Fail 27 Jun 2017 59,732 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside Front antiloll bar link has slight play in ball joint

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

Pass 20 Jun 2016 58,933 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished and surface cracking

Nearside Rear tyre perished and surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre perished and surface cracking

Offside Rear tyre worn away outer edge also perished and surface cracking

Pass 29 May 2015 58,043 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2014 57,307 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 May 2013 56,515 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 May 2012 54,569 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 2 Jun 2011 51,917 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2010 49,757 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2009 47,304 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2008 40,623 miles

both rear tyres misshapen

Pass 2 Nov 2007 27,930 miles
Fail 2 Nov 2007 27,930 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2006 17,512 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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EO54 DZF is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 EO54 DZF, 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 EO54 DZF registered?

EO54 DZF is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 3 September 2004.

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