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LY04 CHV

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires30 Apr 2027
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

86,232 mi
Last recorded86,232 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY04 CHV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2026 86,232 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Apr 2026 86,232 miles

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

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 May 2025 83,342 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Apr 2024 79,724 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2023 77,482 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2022 73,691 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Fail 14 Mar 2022 73,691 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))

undertray fitted

Pass 17 Mar 2021 72,759 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2021 72,759 miles

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

Pass 13 Jul 2020 71,389 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2020 70,923 miles

Brake performance not tested brake pipe issue (1.2.1 (g))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2019 66,135 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2018 60,060 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 55,797 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2016 52,810 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear corrosion to brake disc

Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Jul 2015 47,297 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

park brake travel slightly high

Pass 25 Jul 2014 42,992 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2013 36,277 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Jul 2012 31,256 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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 9 Jul 2011 28,234 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2010 23,950 miles

Advise n\s\r tyre tread low.

Pass 21 Jul 2009 20,993 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2008 17,102 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 25 Jul 2007 13,397 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2007 13,376 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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LY04 CHV is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 LY04 CHV, 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 LY04 CHV registered?

LY04 CHV is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2004.

Is LY04 CHV safe to buy?

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