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FD04 LBF

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires19 Sep 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

176,054 mi
Last recorded176,054 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFD04 LBF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 176,054 miles

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

Pass 7 Nov 2024 162,655 miles

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

Pass 9 Nov 2023 153,594 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2023 153,253 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no beam pattern visible (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Exhaust mounting defective rear bracket corroded but exhaust secure (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2022 150,905 miles

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

minor oil leak

Pass 8 Oct 2021 145,589 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2021 145,567 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2020 137,880 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2019 131,861 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2018 127,557 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2017 119,779 miles

Offside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Pass 7 Oct 2016 110,616 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2015 107,791 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 101,072 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2013 90,092 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)

Pass 5 Nov 2012 81,413 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)

Pass 4 Nov 2011 76,108 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2010 69,177 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 61,610 miles

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

Fail 4 Nov 2009 61,610 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 53,515 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 43,906 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2007 35,774 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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FD04 LBF is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 FD04 LBF, 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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FD04 LBF is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2004.

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