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SF54 XXO

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2022
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

122,939 mi
Last recorded122,939 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF54 XXO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2021 122,939 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2019 113,537 miles

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

Fail 12 Aug 2019 113,537 miles

Offside Front Outer Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

TPMS Light shows low tyre pressure

Pass 9 Aug 2018 106,881 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2018 106,881 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

TPMS light on

n/s/r tyre inner sidewall cracked

Pass 3 Aug 2017 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 3 Aug 2017 100,257 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

both front tyres worn on inner edges

Pass 8 Aug 2016 94,756 miles

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

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

front brake discs shields corroded

Pass 23 Jul 2015 88,323 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2015 88,255 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 82,099 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Aug 2013 75,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Aug 2012 69,349 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 10 Aug 2012 69,344 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Dec 2010 58,726 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2009 51,444 miles

both rear tyres on wearbar (2mm tread)

Pass 13 Oct 2008 40,478 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 29,740 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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SF54 XXO is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 SF54 XXO, 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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What year was SF54 XXO registered?

SF54 XXO is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 November 2004.

Is SF54 XXO safe to buy?

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