MOT Status
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141,095 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both Sides (4.1.4 (b))
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine cover and undertrays fitted
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement pin (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
engine cover and under covers fitted thus not allowing full inspection
Offside Front inner tie rod ball joint slight play
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Front Oil leak, but not excessive under engine bay (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front tyre 10 year old
Offside Front inner tie rod ball joint slight play
Offside Front Lower Coolant leak excessive ()
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
near side front tyre wearing on outer edge
Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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HY54 OFA is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.
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 HY54 OFA, 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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What year was HY54 OFA registered?
HY54 OFA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2004.
Is HY54 OFA safe to buy?
The MOT history for HY54 OFA shows 22 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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