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LR04 YGP

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

126,510 mi
Last recorded126,510 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR04 YGP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2016 126,510 miles

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

both front brake disks lipped

engine management warning lamp on

major engine oil leak

o/s/f sun visor will not stay in a upright position

Fail 31 May 2016 126,510 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

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

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

both front brake disks lipped

engine management warning lamp on

major engine oil leak

o/s/f sun visor will not stay in a upright position

Pass 25 Feb 2015 108,193 miles

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Fail 20 Feb 2015 108,193 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 87,456 miles

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

n/s/r outter side light n/w

o/s/r tyre low

Fail 1 Nov 2013 87,431 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

n/s/r outter side light n/w

o/s/r tyre low

Pass 28 Oct 2012 71,015 miles

brake pad light on

n/s/r refletor broken

tyre light on

Fail 26 Oct 2012 70,957 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

brake pad light on

n/s/r refletor broken

tyre light on

Pass 29 Jul 2011 50,535 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)

Pass 1 Jun 2010 38,640 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 33,950 miles

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

Pass 4 Jun 2008 28,225 miles

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Fail 3 Jun 2008 28,224 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

nearside front tyre worn outer edge

offside front tyre worn outer edge

Pass 6 Mar 2007 21,142 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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LR04 YGP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 LR04 YGP, 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 LR04 YGP registered?

LR04 YGP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is LR04 YGP safe to buy?

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