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LW04 CPF

2004 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Oct 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

163,260 mi
Last recorded163,260 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW04 CPF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 163,260 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp incorrect colour & Offside Front (4.2.3 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect & Offside front (5.3.2 (b))

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Aug 2019 151,940 miles
Fail 6 Aug 2019 151,937 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Aug 2018 140,600 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2018 140,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Aug 2017 127,532 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 1 Aug 2017 127,532 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

Pass 19 Jul 2016 107,935 miles

n/s/r & o/s/r tyres wearing on the inside edges

Pass 15 Jul 2015 99,051 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2015 99,051 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 19 Jul 2014 91,039 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 18 Jul 2014 91,039 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 3 Jul 2013 82,643 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013

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

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 21 Jul 2012 76,478 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 72,484 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2010 60,672 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 50,642 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2008 39,660 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2007 28,538 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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LW04 CPF is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 LW04 CPF, 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 LW04 CPF registered?

LW04 CPF is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2004.

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