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LA54 WVO

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

99,772 mi
Last recorded99,772 miles
Recorded on18 Dec 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA54 WVO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Dec 2023 99,772 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 24 Nov 2022 87,422 miles

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

Pass 7 Dec 2021 79,278 miles

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are perished and curbed

oil leak noted

Fail 4 Dec 2021 79,278 miles

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

exhaust is rusty

front tyres are perished and curbed

oil leak noted

Pass 10 Dec 2020 74,891 miles

Both front tyres perished and cracking

Both front, front lower suspension arm inner bushes soft, esp o/s

Oil leak noted from engine, possible rocker gasket

Pass 4 Dec 2019 71,068 miles

all tyres are perished esp rear

exhaust is rusty

rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Fail 4 Dec 2019 71,068 miles

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

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

all tyres are perished esp rear

exhaust is rusty

rear tyres are worn to 3mm

Pass 14 Nov 2018 68,224 miles

all tyres are perished

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s tyre is worn on edges

oil leak (slight)

wear or looseness noted is steering assy

Pass 8 Dec 2017 64,611 miles

boot switch appears faulty

exhaust is rusty

rear discs are worn and n/s pads appear 80% worn

Pass 18 Nov 2016 60,297 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Fail 17 Nov 2016 60,297 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

Pass 4 Dec 2015 52,127 miles

exhaust is rusty

f/n/s of anti roll bar is fouling (slight)

front discs are worn

rear undertray is damaged

Pass 25 Nov 2014 46,160 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

exhaust rusty

rear undertrays noted damaged

Pass 27 Nov 2013 41,886 miles

exhaust rusty

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

f/o/s tyre worn to 3mm at outer edge

r/n/s under panel damaged and lose

Pass 6 Dec 2012 37,053 miles

rear plastic panels damaged (n/s possible flapping at speed?)

Pass 8 Dec 2011 31,744 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 27,840 miles

sections of the exhaust system noted rusty

wear noted on both rear brake disc, pads appear approx 75% worn

Pass 4 Dec 2009 23,500 miles

wear noted on both front brake disc

Pass 12 Dec 2008 17,734 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 13,186 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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LA54 WVO is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LA54 WVO, 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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LA54 WVO is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2004.

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