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LJ04 ENF

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

105,769 mi
Last recorded105,769 miles
Recorded on9 May 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 ENF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 9 May 2013 105,769 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

both front tyres cracking on thread pattern

Pass 5 May 2012 99,572 miles
Pass 7 May 2011 84,251 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 69,713 miles

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

Fail 7 May 2010 69,713 miles

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

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

Pass 8 May 2009 52,282 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 41,861 miles
Pass 9 May 2007 29,535 miles
Fail 5 May 2007 29,510 miles

Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 2 May 2006 16,843 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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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LJ04 ENF is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 LJ04 ENF, 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 LJ04 ENF registered?

LJ04 ENF is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LJ04 ENF safe to buy?

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