MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
168,415 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
o/s/f jacking block missing
slight play in o/s/f inner tie rod
nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
under trays fitted/covers over door sills
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge
under trays fitted/covers over door sills
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LA04 NSJ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 LA04 NSJ, 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 LA04 NSJ?
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What year was LA04 NSJ registered?
LA04 NSJ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 28 June 2004.
Is LA04 NSJ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LA04 NSJ shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does LA04 NSJ have outstanding finance?
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