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LT54 KFK

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2026
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

63,363 mi
Last recorded63,363 miles
Recorded on21 Feb 2025
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT54 KFK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Feb 2025 63,363 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2022 58,953 miles

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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

Pass 8 Oct 2021 53,513 miles
Fail 8 Oct 2021 53,513 miles

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Oct 2019 53,354 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2018 51,705 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2018 51,704 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 50,076 miles

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

Fail 9 Oct 2017 50,076 miles

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

Offside Rear Outer All position lamps have light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

Pass 5 Oct 2016 48,226 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2016 48,226 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 1 Oct 2015 44,727 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2014 42,594 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 16 Sep 2013 40,595 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2012 38,657 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2011 36,237 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 33,607 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2009 30,800 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2008 28,454 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 26,072 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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LT54 KFK is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LT54 KFK, 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 LT54 KFK registered?

LT54 KFK is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 21 September 2004.

Is LT54 KFK safe to buy?

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