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LM04 YKF

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires5 Oct 2026
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

133,457 mi
Last recorded133,457 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM04 YKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2025 133,457 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))

Pass 4 Oct 2024 131,599 miles

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

undertray fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2023 127,638 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2022 124,314 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2021 121,689 miles
Fail 18 Sep 2021 121,638 miles

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2020 118,696 miles
Pass 29 May 2019 115,184 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

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

brake warning light on

Pass 14 Jun 2018 110,612 miles
Pass 30 May 2017 106,094 miles

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

Pass 27 May 2016 100,702 miles

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

Pass 19 Jun 2015 95,069 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2014 88,688 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jun 2013 87,003 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2012 80,681 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2011 63,881 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2010 48,420 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 39,176 miles

slight wear in o/s/r suspension rear bush (as marked)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 30,087 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 22,942 miles

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)

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 YKF is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 YKF, 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 LM04 YKF registered?

LM04 YKF is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2004.

Is LM04 YKF safe to buy?

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