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LM54 KPR

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Aug 2026
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

61,110 mi
Last recorded61,110 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM54 KPR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2025 61,110 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2024 60,677 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 6 Feb 2023 96,698 miles

Offside Front Headlamp detiorated.

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

Pass 25 Jan 2022 93,910 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2021 90,803 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jan 2020 88,754 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2020 88,754 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 23 Jan 2019 85,137 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 85,137 miles

Driver's airbag obviously inoperative (7.1.5 (c))

Pass 10 Nov 2017 78,860 miles
Fail 8 Nov 2017 78,858 miles

Offside Rear Lower Rear reflector missing broken reflector (1.5.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault malfunction light on red (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault tyre pressure lamp on red (4.1.D.4)

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner edge worn to chord (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Nov 2016 73,778 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 70,617 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2015 70,617 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Nov 2014 69,326 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2014 69,326 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Nov 2013 66,976 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2013 66,976 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 20 Nov 2012 65,227 miles

airbag lights on

Pass 24 Apr 2012 62,667 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Fail 24 Apr 2012 62,667 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Offside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.4)

Pass 5 May 2011 56,564 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2011 59,546 miles

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

Pass 3 Feb 2010 55,096 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2009 31,413 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2007 46,800 miles
Fail 7 Dec 2007 46,800 miles

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

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Nearside Front 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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LM54 KPR is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 LM54 KPR, 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 LM54 KPR registered?

LM54 KPR is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2004.

Is LM54 KPR safe to buy?

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