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LM53 VVU

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

107,492 mi
Last recorded107,492 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2013
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2013 107,492 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

tyres sidewalls cracked

Fail 21 Jun 2013 107,492 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

tyres sidewalls cracked

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

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

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

Pass 23 Jun 2012 97,828 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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)

Pass 23 Jun 2011 85,718 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2010 75,753 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 63,599 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 51,179 miles
Fail 21 Jun 2008 51,179 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Jun 2007 41,884 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2006 35,868 miles

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

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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LM53 VVU is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black 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 LM53 VVU, 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 LM53 VVU registered?

LM53 VVU is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 3 January 2004.

Is LM53 VVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 VVU shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LM53 VVU have outstanding finance?

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