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KY54 VUB

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2024
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

108,928 mi
Last recorded108,928 miles
Recorded on27 Oct 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKY54 VUB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 27 Oct 2023 108,928 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damaged to offside front wing.

Fail 27 Oct 2023 108,928 miles

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Slight damaged to offside front wing.

Pass 14 May 2022 99,903 miles
Pass 21 May 2021 96,228 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2019 92,682 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Jun 2019 92,681 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both water inside (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Jun 2018 89,893 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear lowers (5.1.2 (c) (i))

x2 rear flexi hoses perished

Fail 18 Jun 2018 89,892 miles

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced both (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Stub axle has slight vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam both rear lowers (5.1.2 (c) (i))

x2 rear flexi hoses perished

Pass 2 Jul 2016 85,133 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (1.7.5a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 80,591 miles

front headlamp lens misted discolured

Fail 11 Oct 2014 80,591 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 27 Dec 2013 77,465 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 73,648 miles

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

Pass 25 Jun 2011 71,491 miles

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

Pass 2 Jan 2010 67,837 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2008 64,436 miles

low hanging wire by rear bumper

Pass 7 Sep 2007 59,438 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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KY54 VUB is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 KY54 VUB, 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 KY54 VUB registered?

KY54 VUB is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 8 September 2004.

Is KY54 VUB safe to buy?

The MOT history for KY54 VUB shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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