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YG04 LTX

2004 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

149,931 mi
Last recorded149,931 miles
Recorded on9 Dec 2022
Typical for 2004 BMW 52084,715 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYG04 LTX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2004
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc
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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Fail 9 Dec 2022 149,931 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Offside Front 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 3 Dec 2021 146,679 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Brake pedal spongey.

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Dec 2020 143,234 miles

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 3 Dec 2020 143,228 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 25 Jun 2019 137,805 miles

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Jun 2019 137,803 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear knuckle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear knuckle joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2018 133,461 miles

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

both rear outer cv joints leaking grease slightly.

Pass 27 Jun 2017 129,178 miles

Nearside Rear Outer C.V Joint Leaking Grease Slightly

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Outer C.V Joint Leaking Grease Slightly

Fail 23 Jun 2017 129,178 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Front Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Nearside Front Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Nearside Rear Outer C.V Joint Leaking Grease Slightly

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Has An Indent

Nearside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perished

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

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

Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Offside Rear Outer C.V Joint Leaking Grease Slightly

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Has An Indent

Offside Rear Tyre Sidewalls Perished

Pass 21 Jun 2016 124,553 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2015 120,396 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 27 Jun 2014 116,615 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

wipers smeering slightly

Pass 26 Jun 2013 113,427 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2013 113,425 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 25 Apr 2012 109,105 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 109,105 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 105,455 miles

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

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

slight play in o/s steering rack arm

Pass 15 Mar 2010 102,312 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2009 97,702 miles

offside front fog lamp badly corroded and emits orange light

Pass 3 Mar 2008 79,117 miles

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

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Feb 2007 52,020 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2007 52,020 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)

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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YG04 LTX 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 68.2%.

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 YG04 LTX, 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 YG04 LTX registered?

YG04 LTX is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2004.

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