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LN04 ZSY

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2025
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

94,604 mi
Last recorded94,604 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN04 ZSY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2024 94,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 14 Aug 2023 90,451 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays/covers fitted

Fail 11 Aug 2023 90,450 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel pedal sinks under pressure (1.1.2 (a))

Brake performance unable to be tested due to brake pipe condition (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge badly worn on the inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

under trays/covers fitted

Pass 12 Aug 2022 85,001 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2021 84,596 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2020 81,340 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2018 81,184 miles

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

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

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear slight pitting/corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Nov 2018 81,184 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2018 81,183 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2017 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 7 Oct 2017 78,176 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Mar 2016 68,112 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2014 62,454 miles
Fail 11 Nov 2014 62,442 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Oct 2013 59,033 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2012 53,685 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2011 49,156 miles
Pass 10 Dec 2010 44,411 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2009 38,709 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2008 33,250 miles
Fail 16 Dec 2008 33,250 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2008 30,148 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2007 25,279 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 ZSY is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 ZSY, 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 LN04 ZSY registered?

LN04 ZSY is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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