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MK54 ENY

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2024
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

133,060 mi
Last recorded133,060 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMK54 ENY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2023 133,060 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2023 133,060 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))

Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

Pass 23 Feb 2022 128,848 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2022 128,848 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 18 Feb 2021 123,608 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2021 123,608 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2020 119,427 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2019 116,582 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2018 116,112 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 19 Apr 2018 116,112 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 25 Apr 2017 115,102 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 112,197 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 104,533 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2014 97,269 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 84,738 miles

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

Pass 3 Apr 2012 70,580 miles

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

Pass 15 Apr 2011 61,723 miles

n/s/front tyre cracking on tread and tyre depth getting low

Pass 19 Apr 2010 53,772 miles

N/S/F tyre has some wear on inner edge

Pass 21 Apr 2009 44,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 21 Apr 2009 44,278 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 25 Apr 2008 33,326 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2007 23,658 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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MK54 ENY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 MK54 ENY, 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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MK54 ENY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2004.

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