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ST54 KXP

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 May 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

109,943 mi
Last recorded109,943 miles
Recorded on30 May 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST54 KXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 May 2023 109,943 miles

Under Tray Fitted

Fail 30 May 2023 109,943 miles

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

Under Tray Fitted

Pass 24 Feb 2023 109,080 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2023 109,054 miles

Headlamp lens seriously defective nearside+offside (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 15 Feb 2022 104,475 miles

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside+nearside ()

Fail 15 Feb 2022 104,475 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt offside+nearside ()

Pass 9 Feb 2021 100,111 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 9 Feb 2021 100,111 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

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

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 20 Feb 2020 97,023 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2020 97,007 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect offside+nearside (4.1.2 (c))

Headlamp light intensity severely reduced offside+nearside (4.1.4 (a))

Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible offside+nearside (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 16 Feb 2019 92,624 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2018 87,921 miles

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

Fail 27 Feb 2018 87,919 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 2 Sep 2017 87,762 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2015 81,185 miles

Brake hose slightly chafed Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Wing Mirror Damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil Leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 30 Sep 2015 81,183 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front Inner Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Brake hose slightly chafed Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

N/S/F Wing Mirror Damaged

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front Outer Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Oil Leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Undercovers fitted not allowing full inspection of underbody

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 1 Oct 2014 80,984 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Sep 2013 73,896 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 1 Oct 2012 71,938 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear exhaust support not fixed but exhaust is still adequately supported

Pass 16 Nov 2011 57,697 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 39,668 miles
Fail 19 Nov 2010 39,668 miles

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

Pass 10 Nov 2009 27,440 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES GETTING LOW ON TREAD AT INNER AND OUTER EDGES

Pass 19 Nov 2008 17,988 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2007 13,819 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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ST54 KXP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 ST54 KXP, 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 ST54 KXP registered?

ST54 KXP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 20 November 2004.

Is ST54 KXP safe to buy?

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