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SJ54 OFV

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Jan 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

82,849 mi
Last recorded82,849 miles
Recorded on29 Jan 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ54 OFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 29 Jan 2018 82,849 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 80,257 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2016 80,257 miles

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 78,620 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 75,625 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2014 75,353 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2013 75,324 miles

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

Nail in rear tyre

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)

Pass 17 Jun 2013 72,736 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)

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Fail 17 Jun 2013 72,736 miles

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

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

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

o/s/f steering arm slight play

Pass 16 Jul 2012 66,904 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2011 58,587 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2011 57,436 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2009 45,501 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 38,301 miles

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

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)

Fail 29 Oct 2007 33,542 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 29 Oct 2007 33,542 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2007 33,011 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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SJ54 OFV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 SJ54 OFV, 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

How do I check the history of SJ54 OFV?

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What year was SJ54 OFV registered?

SJ54 OFV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2004.

Is SJ54 OFV safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ54 OFV shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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