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LJ04 VWE

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2025
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

136,903 mi
Last recorded136,903 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLJ04 VWE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2024 136,903 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH FRONTS (4.1.4 (b))

Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both fronts ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.7mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 15 Mar 2023 126,461 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 2 Mar 2023 126,408 miles

Offside Front Position lamp not working side (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 28 Feb 2022 121,208 miles

Brake disc worn, but not excessively All four (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both (4.1.4 (b))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both covered in grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play Both (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 113,774 miles

Bonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Feb 2020 106,145 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2019 100,961 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2018 90,796 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)

Pass 26 Jan 2017 82,141 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2016 72,469 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2016 72,440 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Pass 12 Feb 2015 61,836 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2014 61,716 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2014 61,716 miles

Driver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2013 58,831 miles

brake pad warning lamp - indicating a fault

Fail 11 Apr 2013 58,831 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

brake pad warning lamp - indicating a fault

Pass 11 Jan 2012 45,545 miles

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

nearside front tyre badly perished

Fail 11 Jan 2012 45,545 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

nearside front tyre badly perished

Pass 13 Dec 2010 34,943 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2010 30,937 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 27,974 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 27,974 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2009 27,684 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 22,484 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2007 16,822 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 16,820 miles

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

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

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

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

full engine tray fitted

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 VWE is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 LJ04 VWE, 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 VWE registered?

LJ04 VWE is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2004.

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