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SP54 VEX

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Nov 2025
Tests24 (17 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate70.8%

Mileage

148,795 mi
Last recorded148,795 miles
Recorded on8 Nov 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSP54 VEX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Nov 2024 148,795 miles

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

Fail 8 Nov 2024 148,795 miles

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 23 Oct 2023 143,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Oct 2023 143,666 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 2 Sep 2022 131,236 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Sep 2021 127,114 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2020 124,099 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Fail 25 Jul 2020 124,099 miles

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2019 118,146 miles

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

Pass 22 Dec 2017 107,163 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2017 107,148 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release buckle catch missing . (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 10 Jan 2017 101,922 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2015 96,328 miles

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

Fail 17 Nov 2015 96,326 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 27 Nov 2014 91,581 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2013 83,631 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2013 83,631 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Aug 2012 77,318 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 68,788 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2010 60,991 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 51,454 miles
Fail 19 Aug 2009 51,454 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 42,881 miles

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

Pass 20 Aug 2007 32,796 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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SP54 VEX is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.8%.

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 SP54 VEX, 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 SP54 VEX registered?

SP54 VEX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 2 September 2004.

Is SP54 VEX safe to buy?

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