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SV04 LRD

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2020
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

75,610 mi
Last recorded75,610 miles
Recorded on14 Feb 2019
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV04 LRD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Feb 2019 75,610 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Fail 14 Feb 2019 75,606 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. spear wheel (5.2.3 (b))

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 70,233 miles

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Jun 2016 60,033 miles

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

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil leak

Fail 12 May 2016 60,301 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

oil leak

Pass 17 Mar 2015 51,493 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 37,240 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2014 37,237 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 21 Feb 2013 32,212 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 29,746 miles

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

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

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

advise osr tyre cut on sidewall.

Pass 25 Feb 2011 27,794 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 27,787 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Mar 2010 25,953 miles

offside front tyre outer sidewall scored

Fail 25 Feb 2010 25,937 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

offside front tyre outer sidewall scored

Pass 18 Feb 2009 23,016 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

score on n/s front wing

Pass 21 Feb 2008 19,518 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2007 15,320 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2007 15,320 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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SV04 LRD is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 SV04 LRD, 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 SV04 LRD registered?

SV04 LRD is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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