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FB53 FKX

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Aug 2021
Tests17 (15 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.2%

Mileage

144,890 mi
Last recorded144,890 miles
Recorded on27 Aug 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB53 FKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 2 fail
Pass 27 Aug 2020 144,890 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Fail 27 Aug 2020 144,890 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 8 Feb 2020 144,289 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 140,736 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Apr 2018 212,475 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2017 190,140 miles

BOTH FRONT TYERS CRACKED ON INNER EGE

Pass 5 Apr 2016 169,551 miles

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

front number plate slightly deteriorated

handbrake performace is low

Pass 13 Feb 2015 91,979 miles

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

Oil leak

Fail 13 Feb 2015 91,979 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 Feb 2014 89,333 miles

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

Pass 26 Feb 2013 84,502 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2012 81,506 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 14 Feb 2011 80,442 miles

Could not inspect brake fluid level as the casing is enclosed.

Pass 15 Jan 2010 57,605 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2009 40,974 miles

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

Pass 21 Jan 2008 26,496 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2007 10,585 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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FB53 FKX is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver 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 FB53 FKX, 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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FB53 FKX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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