CarVerify

Free Car Check

LS04 UAM

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
Search another vehicle

MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Dec 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

160,348 mi
Last recorded160,348 miles
Recorded on15 Dec 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

4 checks still locked for this BMW
Stolen
Finance
Write-off
Keepers
Unlock full report — £4.99
Instant £30k guarantee
or single check £9.99

Not all car check providers offer a guarantee. Don't risk buying from services that can't back their data. CarVerify reports include a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UAM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

All premium checks include

50+ data points
Finance Check (Experian) Insurance Write-off Salvage Auction Stolen Check Previous Owners Ex-Taxi, Police, NHS Mileage Anomaly Import / Export Scrapped Check Plate Changes

MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Dec 2020 160,348 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2020 160,347 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 151,233 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s & o/s D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s greased (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 11 Jun 2018 143,218 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity side light n/w (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Fail 8 Jun 2018 143,151 miles

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective dip beam pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity side light n/w (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Jun 2017 134,156 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 3 Jun 2017 134,356 miles

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)

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint front (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Nearside Front tyre worn on edge

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edge

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 May 2016 126,608 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded n/s o/s front (3.6.B.2c)

long travel handbrake

slight play n/s o/s steering rack inner tie rod ends

Pass 4 Jun 2015 121,595 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

low performance n/s o/s handbrake

Pass 28 May 2014 113,164 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 100,265 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2012 95,992 miles

n/s/f tyre 2.5mm

o/s/f tyre 3mm

rear arm bushes starting to lift

Pass 24 Nov 2011 82,151 miles

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

o/s/f tyre badly perished and cracking

rear suspension wishbone bushes unbonding. n/s/r and o/s/r

Pass 9 Nov 2010 70,407 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 51,783 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2008 38,712 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 35,536 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2007 32,648 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
Full BMW 520 reliability report

Don't risk it. Know before you buy.

Not all vehicle check providers are the same. Some don't offer a data guarantee, which means if their information is wrong, you're on your own. Every CarVerify report is backed by a £30,000 finance data guarantee.

£30k guarantee Instant results Cancel anytime

LS04 UAM is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 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 LS04 UAM, 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

How do I check the history of LS04 UAM?

You can check the full history of LS04 UAM by running a full vehicle check. This shows you finance, stolen, write-off, MOT history, mileage records and more.

What year was LS04 UAM registered?

LS04 UAM is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 28 April 2004.

Is LS04 UAM safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS04 UAM shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does LS04 UAM have outstanding finance?

Finance checks require a premium vehicle report. This checks against all major UK finance providers to see if there is any outstanding finance on LS04 UAM. If you buy a car with outstanding finance, the finance company can repossess it.

No warranty or guarantee of accuracy is provided for any free data on this page. The data guarantee applies only to information obtained through the purchase of a full check.