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LK04 XVB

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

121,725 mi
Last recorded121,725 miles
Recorded on26 Jun 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 XVB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 26 Jun 2025 121,725 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 24 Jun 2024 119,555 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2023 117,518 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 5 Jul 2022 115,149 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

trays and covers fitted

Pass 7 Jul 2021 112,756 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2021 112,754 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2020 110,658 miles

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2019 107,831 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2019 107,831 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 11 Jul 2018 104,151 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Trays and covers fitted

Fail 10 Jul 2018 104,148 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% first test, 53% second test, near side brake slow to catch up (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Stone cut in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Trays and covers fitted

Pass 18 Jul 2017 100,018 miles

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Jul 2016 94,836 miles

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

Fail 11 Jul 2016 94,835 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,887 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 84,400 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 79,724 miles

nearside front wheel rim damaged

trims fitted to outersills and undersides

Pass 17 Jul 2012 74,270 miles

trims fitted to outersills and underside

Pass 25 Jul 2011 67,216 miles

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 7 Jul 2010 58,534 miles
Pass 16 Jul 2009 48,219 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Jul 2008 40,547 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2007 30,933 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2006 18,094 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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LK04 XVB is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LK04 XVB, 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 LK04 XVB registered?

LK04 XVB is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 24 July 2004.

Is LK04 XVB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LK04 XVB shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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