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SL54 UCD

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2019
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

112,324 mi
Last recorded112,324 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2018
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL54 UCD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2018 112,324 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Mar 2017 107,039 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2016 100,996 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2016 100,984 miles

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Fail 4 Feb 2015 94,048 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2015 94,048 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2014 63,971 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2014 87,122 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 79,886 miles

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

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

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

front brake discs slightly worn inner surface

Pass 14 Feb 2012 73,876 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 64,874 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2010 58,945 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2009 52,241 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 43,937 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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SL54 UCD is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 SL54 UCD, 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 SL54 UCD registered?

SL54 UCD is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2004.

Is SL54 UCD safe to buy?

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