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LD54 CZT

2004 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Dec 2020
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

136,417 mi
Last recorded136,417 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 CZT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2019 136,417 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components not allowing full inspection

Pass 20 Dec 2018 130,710 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components not allowing full inspection

Fail 7 Dec 2018 130,523 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

engine covers fitted obscuring some engine components not allowing full inspection

under trays fitted obscuring some under side components not allowing full inspection

Pass 8 Dec 2017 123,275 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2017 123,271 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Pass 9 Dec 2016 117,156 miles

engine and under covers fitted

Pass 9 Nov 2015 113,049 miles

Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Nov 2014 108,579 miles

Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear exhaust backbox mounting bracket snapped but system still adequately supported

Pass 21 Nov 2013 93,349 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2013 93,345 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 81,008 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2011 48,366 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2010 18,737 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2009 16,284 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 14,364 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 10,969 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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LD54 CZT is a 2004 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LD54 CZT, 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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LD54 CZT is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2004.

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