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NA54 FWU

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jun 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

92,494 mi
Last recorded92,494 miles
Recorded on10 Jun 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA54 FWU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jun 2023 92,494 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted obscuring some testable items

Pass 5 May 2022 73,227 miles

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake low reserve travel

undertrays fitted

Fail 5 May 2022 73,225 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front headlamps deteriorated

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated drop link (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

parking brake low reserve travel

undertrays fitted

Fail 14 Apr 2022 72,873 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside and nearside front uppers (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine engine undertray dripping and covered in oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Offside rear upper front tie bar outer ball joint worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm tyre below 1.6mm over ¾ of the tread area, edges worn (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Headlamp lens slightly defective Offside and nearside front headlights faded, pattern only just visible (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge tyre close to legal limit over ¾ of the tread area (5.2.3 (e))

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Offside and nearside rear wishbone bushes starting to separate (5.3.4 (a) (i))

note for parking brake fail, nearside effort low 80 - 160

Pass 9 Mar 2021 69,310 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material of main (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 17 Feb 2020 64,290 miles

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

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

Pass 6 Mar 2019 60,054 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2018 56,646 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2017 53,614 miles

engine covers

Pass 10 Mar 2017 51,207 miles

engine covers fitted

Pass 11 Mar 2016 45,932 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2015 38,278 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Mar 2014 30,761 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 16 Mar 2014 30,761 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 23,375 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2011 21,903 miles

The brake pipes could not be visually checked as the vehicle flooring is covered with plastic protection.

Pass 9 Aug 2010 20,357 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 18,637 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2008 17,140 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2007 11,738 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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NA54 FWU is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 NA54 FWU, 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 NA54 FWU registered?

NA54 FWU is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2004.

Is NA54 FWU safe to buy?

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