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RE54 URM

2004 BMW 520

Green Diesel 2497cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2018
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

162,023 mi
Last recorded162,023 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE54 URM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,497cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2017 162,023 miles

noise clutch area

osr reflector missing

slight play rack os

windscreen chipped

Fail 18 Sep 2017 162,021 miles

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

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed 2255516 (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release centre (5.2.5a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

front pads low

noise clutch area

osr reflector missing

slight play rack os

windscreen chipped

Pass 9 Sep 2016 139,939 miles

both rear tyres worn on edges

handbrake on limit

Pass 18 Jul 2015 114,798 miles
Fail 18 Jul 2015 114,798 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 28 Feb 2015 110,636 miles

pads are low discs poor

Pass 21 Feb 2014 102,734 miles

front discs poor

Pass 6 Mar 2013 98,846 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2012 91,951 miles

handbrake light stays on

n/s body damage

Pass 31 Aug 2010 80,564 miles

brake warning lamp on

ns mirror cracked

rear body damage

rear brake pads apear low

Fail 31 Aug 2010 80,563 miles

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

brake warning lamp on

ns mirror cracked

rear body damage

rear brake pads apear low

Pass 21 Aug 2009 67,942 miles

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

Pass 30 Jul 2007 55,721 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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RE54 URM is a 2004 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,497cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE54 URM, 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 RE54 URM registered?

RE54 URM is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 15 September 2004.

Is RE54 URM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE54 URM shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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