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LS04 UCB

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2018
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

85,310 mi
Last recorded85,310 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2017
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS04 UCB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2017 85,310 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 85,310 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 12 Feb 2016 75,461 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2014 69,112 miles

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

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 3 Jan 2014 62,086 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2012 52,085 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 40,473 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2010 35,245 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Apr 2009 29,953 miles

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE OUTER EDGE STARTING TO WEAR

NEAR SIDE FRONT TYRE SMALL CUT IN OUTER WALL

OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFF SEAL

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

Pass 23 Apr 2008 24,432 miles

Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Apr 2007 19,063 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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LS04 UCB is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 UCB, 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 LS04 UCB registered?

LS04 UCB is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 5 May 2004.

Is LS04 UCB safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS04 UCB shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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