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SJ04 LNR

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Jul 2027
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

124,665 mi
Last recorded124,665 miles
Recorded on17 Jul 2026
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ04 LNR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Jul 2026 124,665 miles

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

Fail 13 Jul 2026 124,660 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jul 2025 121,190 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2024 114,127 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 10 May 2023 109,387 miles
Pass 9 May 2022 104,900 miles
Fail 6 May 2022 104,896 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 May 2021 94,793 miles

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

Pass 20 Nov 2018 93,869 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2017 91,230 miles

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

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2016 88,429 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2016 88,429 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 27 Nov 2015 82,626 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2014 74,105 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 69,054 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 69,054 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)

Pass 27 Mar 2012 63,628 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 2 Apr 2011 59,781 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2010 53,409 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2009 44,661 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2008 36,862 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2007 25,635 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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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SJ04 LNR is a 2004 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 SJ04 LNR, 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 SJ04 LNR registered?

SJ04 LNR is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2004.

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