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HY54 OFA

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Nov 2026
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

141,095 mi
Last recorded141,095 miles
Recorded on26 Nov 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHY54 OFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Nov 2025 141,095 miles

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 ()

Pass 14 Dec 2024 138,201 miles

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))

Pass 30 Nov 2023 133,268 miles

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))

Pass 14 Dec 2022 130,505 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine cover and undertrays fitted

Pass 21 Dec 2021 126,704 miles

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

Pass 30 Dec 2020 121,357 miles

Offside Front inner tie rod ball joint slight play

Fail 28 Dec 2020 121,347 miles

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 ()

Pass 5 Nov 2018 114,736 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2017 99,630 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 92,477 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2015 86,684 miles

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)

Fail 16 Nov 2015 86,682 miles

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)

Fail 4 Nov 2015 86,846 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 24 Oct 2014 86,415 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 6 Jun 2013 78,301 miles

near side front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 8 Jun 2012 65,988 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2011 56,897 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim does not move downwards when dipped (British American headlamp) (1.8.C.4)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 56,897 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 44,433 miles
Pass 6 May 2009 38,039 miles
Pass 12 May 2008 32,712 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2007 27,739 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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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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