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LL04 UWB

2004 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2017
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

174,020 mi
Last recorded174,020 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL04 UWB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2016 174,020 miles

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2014 160,500 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Aug 2013 159,566 miles

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 9 Aug 2013 159,566 miles

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Jun 2012 159,511 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 7 Jun 2011 123,030 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Fail 7 Jun 2010 84,115 miles

Offside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly deteriorating

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing low on inner edge

Pass 7 Jun 2010 84,115 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

front number plate slightly deteriorating

nearside rear tyre slightly wearing low on inner edge

Pass 9 Jun 2009 51,122 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2009 51,122 miles

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

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

Pass 9 Jun 2008 24,051 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2007 17,506 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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LL04 UWB is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LL04 UWB, 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 LL04 UWB registered?

LL04 UWB is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 21 July 2004.

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