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PX54 HZP

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Aug 2022
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

126,664 mi
Last recorded126,664 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX54 HZP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2021 126,664 miles
Fail 3 Aug 2021 126,664 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2020 121,517 miles

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

Fail 1 Sep 2020 121,517 miles

Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 5 Sep 2019 113,805 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225 50 17 run flat (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Sep 2018 105,610 miles

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

Pass 30 Aug 2017 98,582 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Sep 2016 90,658 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 5 Sep 2016 90,658 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

screw in o/s/r tyre outer - nail in inner

Pass 4 Sep 2015 80,012 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 5 Sep 2014 71,415 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2013 62,369 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 54,776 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 5 Sep 2011 46,395 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 41,216 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 35,143 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 29,595 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 24,318 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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PX54 HZP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 PX54 HZP, 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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PX54 HZP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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