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OE54 HFG

2004 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2022
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

182,426 mi
Last recorded182,426 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOE54 HFG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2021 182,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play on inner fixing

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

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

Fail 11 Mar 2021 182,426 miles

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

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

Offside Front steering arm has slight play on inner fixing

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

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2019 100,265 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Apr 2018 99,021 miles

rear suspension arm bushes have play

Fail 25 Apr 2018 99,019 miles

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

rear suspension arm bushes have play

Pass 5 Jan 2017 95,817 miles

play inner steering arms

rear suspension bushes have play

Pass 24 Nov 2015 59,222 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted

front inner steering arms have play

front tyres close to legal limit

rear suspension bushes have slight play

Pass 11 Feb 2009 66,449 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 50,718 miles

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)

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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OE54 HFG is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 OE54 HFG, 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 OE54 HFG registered?

OE54 HFG is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is OE54 HFG safe to buy?

The MOT history for OE54 HFG shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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