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LA04 NSJ

2004 BMW 520

Blue Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jul 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

168,415 mi
Last recorded168,415 miles
Recorded on30 Jul 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA04 NSJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Jul 2016 168,415 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2016 168,415 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2015 145,439 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2014 135,901 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2014 135,543 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2013 116,984 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2012 96,870 miles

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

Pass 14 Mar 2011 86,384 miles

nearside front tyre wearing on inside edge

under trays fitted/covers over door sills

Fail 14 Mar 2011 86,369 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2010 76,348 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 58,841 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2008 56,353 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2007 51,279 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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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

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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.

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