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LN04 BMZ

2004 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Jul 2026
Tests28 (19 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate67.9%

Mileage

103,705 mi
Last recorded103,705 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 BMZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2025 103,705 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 9 Jul 2024 100,551 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2023 90,308 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Fail 14 Jul 2023 90,308 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated ALL (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both Front Lower (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Vehicle has covers fitted unable to see certain testable items

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both Front (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Jul 2022 80,667 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s/r and o/s/r (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 Apr 2021 77,074 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2021 77,074 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 17 Feb 2020 76,304 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 17 Feb 2020 76,304 miles

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 74,850 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 22 Mar 2019 74,775 miles

Offside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting damaged but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Upper Driver's view to the sides outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction Cracked (3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2018 72,429 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Fail 10 Mar 2018 72,429 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH sides (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Pass 2 Mar 2017 66,493 miles

Oil leak plus under tray fitted ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing and damages

Fail 28 Feb 2017 66,440 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak plus under tray fitted ()

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

both front tyres perishing and damages

Pass 10 Feb 2016 59,330 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2015 49,610 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2015 49,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Jan 2014 44,631 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2013 41,959 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2012 40,568 miles

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Jun 2012 40,568 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 May 2011 36,367 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2010 32,796 miles
Fail 2 Jun 2010 32,796 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2009 27,706 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2008 23,210 miles

n/s/f tyre tread wearing low on inner and outer edges.

Pass 11 Jun 2007 16,936 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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LN04 BMZ is a 2004 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 67.9%.

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 LN04 BMZ, 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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LN04 BMZ is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2004.

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