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LS54 NUK

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2023
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

154,454 mi
Last recorded154,454 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS54 NUK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2022 154,454 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 30 Sep 2022 154,454 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 4 Sep 2021 145,383 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 26 Aug 2021 145,221 miles

Offside Side repeater not working wing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn rose bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.9 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 15 Aug 2020 128,272 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Aug 2020 127,738 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Outer, rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 109,840 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Fail 21 Aug 2019 109,840 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear 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))

Pass 29 Aug 2018 106,417 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2017 104,631 miles

Under tray fitted

Pass 19 Aug 2016 101,339 miles
Fail 16 Aug 2016 101,339 miles

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

Nearside Front Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside fuel tank strap loose

Pass 17 Aug 2015 97,268 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2014 93,719 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2013 90,144 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2012 85,793 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2012 85,524 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Aug 2011 81,521 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 71,642 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Fail 2 Feb 2011 71,642 miles

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 67,613 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2008 64,140 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 48,444 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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LS54 NUK is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 LS54 NUK, 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 LS54 NUK registered?

LS54 NUK is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2004.

Is LS54 NUK safe to buy?

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