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LV04 UTP

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

57,923 mi
Last recorded57,923 miles
Recorded on17 Mar 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 UTP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Mar 2026 57,923 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 27 Mar 2025 57,916 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2024 57,905 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 9 Mar 2023 57,640 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2022 56,412 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Mar 2021 54,240 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2020 52,457 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2019 50,241 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2018 47,444 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2017 43,871 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2016 39,305 miles

Offside Front slight wear in o/s steering rack tie rod

Pass 18 Mar 2015 37,165 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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 21 Mar 2014 36,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2013 36,062 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2012 32,728 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2011 29,404 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2011 29,404 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fail 15 Mar 2010 26,642 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 15 Mar 2010 26,642 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES WEARING ON INSIDE AND OUTSIDE

Pass 19 Mar 2009 22,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 19 Mar 2009 22,926 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Pass 25 Mar 2008 19,462 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2007 15,179 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 UTP is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 UTP, 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 LV04 UTP registered?

LV04 UTP is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2004.

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The MOT history for LV04 UTP shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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