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LB04 PNN

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

122,311 mi
Last recorded122,311 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB04 PNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2017 122,311 miles
Fail 1 Nov 2017 122,309 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward arm forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Outer Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement Forward arm forward bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

TPMS system fault lamp illuminated

Pass 26 Oct 2016 108,378 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2016 108,387 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint also rubbers split (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2015 85,180 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2015 85,180 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 80,429 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 70,838 miles

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

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 17 Feb 2012 57,964 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Mar 2011 45,752 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 43,718 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Dec 2008 37,762 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 31 Dec 2007 34,866 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 31,316 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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LB04 PNN is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LB04 PNN, 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 LB04 PNN registered?

LB04 PNN is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 18 May 2004.

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