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LV04 YTA

2004 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Apr 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

190,714 mi
Last recorded190,714 miles
Recorded on23 Apr 2016
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV04 YTA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Apr 2016 190,714 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2015 183,991 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Apr 2014 176,274 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2013 166,467 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 156,061 miles

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

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)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 23 Apr 2011 142,422 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2010 128,656 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2009 115,407 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2008 104,872 miles

Steering rack has slight play at o/s & n/s

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 23 Apr 2008 104,816 miles

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

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

Steering rack has slight play at o/s & n/s

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Apr 2007 74,451 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2007 74,450 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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 YTA is a 2004 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 YTA, 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 YTA registered?

LV04 YTA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 23 April 2004.

Is LV04 YTA safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV04 YTA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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