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RX54 ZDC

2004 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

170,790 mi
Last recorded170,790 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRX54 ZDC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2021 170,790 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2020 161,666 miles

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

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

park brake has little reserve travel

Pass 11 Nov 2019 154,060 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 5 Oct 2018 147,945 miles

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

Fail 4 Oct 2018 147,945 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

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

Pass 2 Oct 2017 144,309 miles
Fail 16 May 2017 144,306 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2016 136,443 miles

front disc and pads worn

Fail 3 Mar 2016 136,304 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Inner Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front disc and pads worn

Pass 27 Feb 2015 125,902 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Feb 2014 115,432 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 28 Feb 2014 115,432 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Mar 2013 105,418 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2012 100,372 miles

Auxillary belt perished

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 6 Mar 2012 94,762 miles

Oil leak rear diff

Service indicator on

Fail 1 Mar 2012 94,667 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak rear diff

Service indicator on

Pass 7 Mar 2011 83,713 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Mar 2010 71,449 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2009 58,639 miles

rear child seat fitted seat belt not tested

Pass 11 Mar 2008 41,458 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 171 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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RX54 ZDC is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RX54 ZDC, 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 RX54 ZDC registered?

RX54 ZDC is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is RX54 ZDC safe to buy?

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