MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
91,768 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn n/s and o/s front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Steering locking device ineffective (2.1.3 (d))
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Both door mirrors starting to deteriorate
Fuel cap sealing ring starting to split
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint attachment thread just reaches the end of the nyloc nut but a locking washer appears to be fitted
Nearside front track rod ball joint attachment thread doesn't reach the end of the nyloc nut but a locking washer appears to be fitted
Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge, both front tyres cracking
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Both door mirrors starting to deteriorate
Fuel cap sealing ring starting to split
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint attachment thread just reaches the end of the nyloc nut but a locking washer appears to be fitted
Nearside front track rod ball joint attachment thread doesn't reach the end of the nyloc nut but a locking washer appears to be fitted
Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge, both front tyres cracking
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
N/S AND O/S BRAKE PIPES SHOW SIGNS OF CORROSION.
N/S AND O/S REAR SEAT BELTS NOT CHECKED DUE TO CHILD SEATS
Nearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Gear stick knob has rough edges
Gear stick knob has rough edges
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NL54 YLH is a 2004 BMW 520 in Gold with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.
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 NL54 YLH, 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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NL54 YLH is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 16 September 2004.
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