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LF54 YSC

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Mar 2024
Tests28 (16 pass, 12 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

128,452 mi
Last recorded128,452 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2023
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF54 YSC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 12 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2023 128,452 miles

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area outside zone A within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Mar 2023 128,452 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view in swept area outside zone A within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 126,289 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 14 Mar 2022 126,289 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 31 Mar 2021 120,840 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

seat belt warning light stays on

Fail 24 Mar 2021 120,817 miles

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

seat belt warning light stays on

Pass 11 Mar 2020 119,238 miles

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In swept area outside zone A within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Mar 2020 119,238 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view In swept area outside zone A within 40mm diameter (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 115,882 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Mar 2019 115,882 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view outside zone A swept area (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2018 112,435 miles

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

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

Fail 21 Mar 2018 112,431 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside component

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

Pass 21 Mar 2017 107,301 miles

Nearside and offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Fail 20 Mar 2017 107,301 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Nearside and offside rear tyre worn on inner edges

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Under tray fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 23 Mar 2016 100,635 miles

near and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 23 Mar 2016 100,635 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

near and offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges

Fail 26 Feb 2016 100,569 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted to nearside rear seat

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

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edges

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

Shield/guard fitted to underside of vehicle

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

Pass 27 Feb 2015 94,279 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Feb 2015 94,275 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Engine management warning light stays on

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Nov 2013 88,105 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Nov 2012 82,129 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front number plate damaged

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Nov 2011 71,841 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 26 Oct 2010 57,796 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 26 Oct 2010 57,796 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 42,956 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 8 Sep 2009 42,956 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 17 Sep 2008 36,337 miles

Under vehicle covered in shield/gaurd

Pass 25 Sep 2007 24,407 miles

Shield/gaurd fitted to under of entire vehicle

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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LF54 YSC is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 LF54 YSC, 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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LF54 YSC is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2004.

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