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LV04 UTG

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires10 Aug 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

74,994 mi
Last recorded74,994 miles
Recorded on7 Aug 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 UTG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Aug 2026 74,994 miles

Central Front Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened & PADS WORN. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

OIL LEAK,

Offside Rear PARK BRAKE SLOW TO REACT (DELAYED.)

Pass 11 Aug 2025 57,964 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2025 57,644 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 225/40/17w rft (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 21 May 2024 50,584 miles
Pass 2 Jun 2023 49,067 miles
Pass 17 May 2022 48,970 miles
Pass 17 May 2021 48,592 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2020 48,154 miles
Pass 30 May 2019 47,734 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 46,680 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2017 44,970 miles
Pass 11 May 2016 43,782 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 42,161 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2014 40,491 miles
Pass 10 May 2013 37,873 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 37,189 miles

Nearside rear tyre low tread depth.

Pass 8 Jun 2011 34,643 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 32,389 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 28,966 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2008 26,700 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2007 24,683 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 23,542 miles
Fail 29 Mar 2007 23,542 miles

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

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

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 UTG is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 LV04 UTG, 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 UTG registered?

LV04 UTG is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 March 2004.

Is LV04 UTG safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 UTG shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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