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LK04 ZHM

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Aug 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

101,043 mi
Last recorded101,043 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2015
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLK04 ZHM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2015 101,043 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2014 96,957 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

TPMS warning light on

all 4 tyres perishing

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Fail 1 Oct 2014 96,957 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

TPMS warning light on

all 4 tyres perishing

unable to fully inspect rear coil springs

Pass 13 Sep 2013 93,628 miles

Both nearside and offside rear tyres lightly perished and cracked.

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2012 91,809 miles

all four tyres perishing

Fail 5 Sep 2012 91,809 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

all four tyres perishing

Pass 17 Sep 2011 90,928 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2009 89,061 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2008 77,402 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 61,518 miles

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

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

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 ZHM is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey 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 LK04 ZHM, 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 ZHM registered?

LK04 ZHM is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

Is LK04 ZHM safe to buy?

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