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HK54 EXW

2004 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Mar 2019
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

99,893 mi
Last recorded99,893 miles
Recorded on6 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK54 EXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 6 Mar 2018 99,893 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear. both sides (3.5.1i)

brake pipes slightly corroded and some covered

suspension bushes and covers are slightly deteriorated

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Fail 5 Mar 2018 99,890 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (3.5.1g)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened and rear. both sides (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement lower control arm (2.4.G.2)

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

suspension bushes and covers are slightly deteriorated

under trays and engine covers fitted are obscuring some components

Pass 25 May 2017 97,474 miles
Fail 25 May 2017 97,474 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 May 2016 90,281 miles
Pass 18 May 2015 83,299 miles

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

No lights fitted at time of test

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

Pass 30 May 2014 76,281 miles

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

Pass 13 Feb 2013 67,483 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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HK54 EXW is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 HK54 EXW, 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 HK54 EXW registered?

HK54 EXW is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2004.

Is HK54 EXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for HK54 EXW shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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