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VU04 LYW

2004 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

157,098 mi
Last recorded157,098 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2021
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVU04 LYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2021 157,098 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear exhaust clamp corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2020 151,350 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high, requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (d))

Fail 13 Oct 2020 151,344 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated travel high, requires adjustment or repair. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 12 Apr 2019 145,059 miles

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated requires adjustment, travel high. (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 139,487 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 133,822 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2016 129,327 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 11 Apr 2015 124,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Apr 2015 124,698 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 29 Mar 2014 118,908 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2014 117,775 miles

Nearside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Panhard rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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)

Pass 2 Apr 2013 112,862 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2012 107,285 miles

airbag warning lamp indicates an air bag fault

offside rear coil spring's extreme end missing

Pass 29 Mar 2011 100,995 miles

nearside front tyre has cut not deep enough to reach cord or ply

Pass 23 Mar 2010 92,026 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2010 91,988 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)

Air bag light on

Pass 23 Mar 2009 81,511 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2009 81,511 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 12 Mar 2008 69,375 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 53,469 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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VU04 LYW is a 2004 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VU04 LYW, 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 VU04 LYW registered?

VU04 LYW is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2004.

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