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EY54 TBV

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2023
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

134,918 mi
Last recorded134,918 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY54 TBV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2022 134,918 miles

Nearside Front driving lamp inoperative

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 4 Mar 2022 134,885 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front driving lamp inoperative

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 11 Feb 2022 134,161 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Coil spring fractured or broken Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))

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

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides ()

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

Oil level low

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Under trays fitted

Pass 5 Feb 2021 131,215 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))

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))

Pass 13 May 2019 125,634 miles
Pass 2 May 2018 117,707 miles

Nearside Rear TYRE RUNNING OFF INNER EDGE

Pass 15 Oct 2016 111,571 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Oct 2015 99,930 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 20 Oct 2014 88,050 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2013 77,534 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 69,201 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2011 61,210 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 52,850 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2009 43,701 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2008 36,407 miles

Play in o/s/r upper control arm ball joint.

Pass 1 Nov 2007 26,855 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 23,560 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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EY54 TBV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.2%.

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 EY54 TBV, 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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EY54 TBV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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