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HY54 OGD

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

117,342 mi
Last recorded117,342 miles
Recorded on31 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 31 Dec 2020 117,342 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlamp has movement but not insecure

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 31 Dec 2020 117,339 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 24 Nov 2020 117,280 miles

Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen materially affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

brake warning light

n/s/f accident damge

tyre pressure light

Pass 6 Nov 2019 109,137 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2019 109,137 miles

Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

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

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

Fail 25 Oct 2019 108,878 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

advise condition of o/s/r wheel

advise engine covers, under trays and sill covers

advise reverse lights not working

Pass 20 Dec 2018 102,682 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2017 94,750 miles

Nearside Rear axle buhses slightly worn

Nearside Rear tyre in poor condition

Pass 15 Oct 2016 90,653 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 87,914 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 80,780 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 8 Dec 2014 80,765 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 20 Nov 2013 74,086 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2012 65,994 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2011 58,363 miles

Rear registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 Nov 2010 51,666 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 45,434 miles

dashboard service due indicator active

engine covers and extensive engine/chassis undershielding in place

front brake pads are nearing the limits of wear and the discs are worn

Fail 3 Nov 2009 45,434 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Front registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

dashboard service due indicator active

engine covers and extensive engine/chassis undershielding in place

front brake pads are nearing the limits of wear and the discs are worn

Pass 11 Nov 2008 38,913 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 31,091 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 24,332 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 OGD is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 HY54 OGD, 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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HY54 OGD is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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