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LV04 LVP

2004 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

118,053 mi
Last recorded118,053 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2024
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 LVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2024 118,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Feb 2023 111,925 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 10 Feb 2023 111,914 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 11 Feb 2022 107,179 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Feb 2021 103,228 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 103,224 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Feb 2020 100,591 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2019 94,364 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2018 88,380 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 24 Feb 2017 81,656 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2016 75,032 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2015 66,890 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2014 58,916 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 Mar 2013 51,733 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 29 Feb 2012 49,245 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2011 45,249 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2011 45,184 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 39,770 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2010 39,769 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel cracked (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Mar 2009 34,592 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 30,689 miles

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

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

wipers smearing screen

Pass 15 Mar 2007 24,052 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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LV04 LVP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 LV04 LVP, 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 LV04 LVP registered?

LV04 LVP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2004.

Is LV04 LVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 LVP shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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