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KC54 YPO

2004 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Aug 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

89,633 mi
Last recorded89,633 miles
Recorded on9 Aug 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC54 YPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Aug 2017 89,633 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 14 Jun 2016 77,680 miles

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

Fail 13 Jun 2016 77,674 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 23 Apr 2015 70,529 miles

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

Fail 23 Apr 2015 70,527 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 24 Apr 2014 62,300 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2013 60,438 miles

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

prop shaft coupling worn

Fail 4 Dec 2013 60,438 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

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

prop shaft coupling worn

Pass 23 Nov 2012 54,525 miles

SLIGHT MOVEMENT AT N/S/INNER TRACK CONTOL BALL JOINT

Fail 22 Nov 2012 54,525 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

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

Pass 2 Dec 2011 48,119 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Nov 2010 42,167 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the front brake pads are getting wearing thin

the steering rack has a small amount of free play on the n/s

Fail 15 Nov 2010 42,167 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

the front brake pads are getting wearing thin

the n/s front tyre has worn down to the cords on the inner edge the centre of the tyre is 4mm

the steering rack has a small amount of free play on the n/s

Pass 16 Nov 2009 37,914 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Nov 2008 31,857 miles

Both rear tyre treads worn down to 3mm.

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Nov 2007 27,063 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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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KC54 YPO is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 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 KC54 YPO, 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 KC54 YPO registered?

KC54 YPO is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 20 November 2004.

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