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LM04 MXN

2004 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Apr 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

127,039 mi
Last recorded127,039 miles
Recorded on20 Apr 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 MXN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Apr 2017 127,039 miles

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

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

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

Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 121,592 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 188,578 miles
Pass 9 May 2014 171,941 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2013 153,925 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2012 134,220 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 114,808 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre split in tread

offside front tyre split in tread

Fail 27 Apr 2011 114,716 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre split in tread

offside front tyre split in tread

Pass 13 May 2010 96,512 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 8 May 2009 78,767 miles
Fail 12 May 2008 57,779 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 12 May 2008 57,779 miles

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

Fail 25 Apr 2007 25,044 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Apr 2007 25,044 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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LM04 MXN is a 2004 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 LM04 MXN, 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 LM04 MXN registered?

LM04 MXN is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 13 May 2004.

Is LM04 MXN safe to buy?

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