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LX54 YXL

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

92,111 mi
Last recorded92,111 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX54 YXL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 92,111 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2016 84,502 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Pass 4 Feb 2014 78,698 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

minor leak on rear differential

Pass 25 Feb 2013 72,652 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2013 72,649 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2012 64,905 miles

n/s handbrake slight low effort

Pass 14 Feb 2011 57,352 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2010 51,817 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2009 42,940 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 21 Feb 2008 34,705 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2007 25,457 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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LX54 YXL is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 LX54 YXL, 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 LX54 YXL registered?

LX54 YXL is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 6 September 2004.

Is LX54 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX54 YXL shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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