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LD54 VVE

2004 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 May 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

144,692 mi
Last recorded144,692 miles
Recorded on4 May 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD54 VVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 May 2013 144,692 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2012 141,955 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 3 Oct 2012 141,955 miles

Nearside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Pass 18 Oct 2011 135,674 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 18 Oct 2010 129,030 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2010 123,689 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2009 101,090 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2008 84,337 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2008 84,336 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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LD54 VVE is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 LD54 VVE, 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 LD54 VVE registered?

LD54 VVE is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2004.

Is LD54 VVE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LD54 VVE shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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