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LG04 HBE

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

131,721 mi
Last recorded131,721 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG04 HBE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 131,721 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside washer jets blocked

Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

self levelling suspension indicates fault.

Pass 18 Aug 2018 128,226 miles

Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Jun 2017 117,353 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both rear (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 May 2016 114,733 miles
Pass 2 May 2015 110,568 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Apr 2014 114,659 miles

Oil leak

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 24 Apr 2014 114,439 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

unable to check loading area/ bay due to it being fully loaded

Pass 10 Apr 2013 90,858 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/sf tyre worn on outer treads and also various cuts on outer wall

Fail 9 Apr 2013 90,858 miles

Centre Stop lamp insecure (1.2.1a)

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

Offside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

n/sf tyre worn on outer treads and also various cuts on outer wall

Pass 25 Apr 2012 68,916 miles

accident to offside front bumper & inner wheel arch

both front top a/roll bar covers split

both rear tyres wearing inner edges

damage to all tyre outer sidewalls

slight movement to both front lower arm front bushes

Pass 4 May 2011 62,862 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2010 57,403 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 57,402 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Apr 2009 52,890 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2008 48,122 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 35,566 miles
Fail 2 May 2007 35,566 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 35,563 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2006 27,148 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 25,367 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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LG04 HBE is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LG04 HBE, 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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LG04 HBE is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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