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LD04 XTX

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

54,355 mi
Last recorded54,355 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD04 XTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2013 54,355 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2013 54,355 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Mar 2013 50,766 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 44,611 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2011 41,438 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 9 Mar 2011 41,438 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

Fail 6 Mar 2010 35,458 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 6 Mar 2010 35,458 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 30,853 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 26 Mar 2008 25,376 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2007 19,841 miles

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

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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LD04 XTX is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LD04 XTX, 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 LD04 XTX registered?

LD04 XTX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is LD04 XTX safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD04 XTX shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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