2004 BMW 520 2.0L Diesel · LB04 XPX
2004 BMW 520 (2.0L, diesel). First registered 12/06/2004. Recorded mileage 142,885 miles. MOT status: Expired. A manufacturer safety recall is currently outstanding.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Stanmore (North London)
- Safety Recall
- Recall Notice
- MOT Status
- Valid until 25/09/2026
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 142,885 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
- Fuel & Engine
- Diesel · 2.0L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
Outstanding Safety Recall Notice
Action RequiredOfficial DVSA telemetry indicates this vehicle has an unaddressed manufacturer safety recall. Remedial repairs are legally required to be carried out 100% free of charge by an authorised main dealer.
- Fuel Type
- Diesel
- Year
- 2004
- Engine
- 1995cc
LB04 XPX Key Findings
- 5 MOT tests recorded
- Outstanding manufacturer safety recall notice
- Latest MOT passed on 24/09/2025
- 142,885 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 1 defect noted at the latest MOT
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average
This rating reflects historical MOT pass rates and recurring advisory wear patterns from official DVSA test logs. Note that roadworthiness does not verify outstanding finance, insurance write-offs, or stolen records.
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LB04 XPX Mileage History
- 27/09/2022118,192 mi
- 06/09/2023120,553 mi+2,361 mi
- 13/09/2023120,613 mi+60 mi
- 25/09/2024131,188 mi+10,575 mi
- 24/09/2025142,885 mi+11,697 mi
Average of roughly 8,251 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.
LB04 XPX MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
5 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 520 (LB04 XPX) between September 2022 and September 2025.
The record contains 4 passes and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 24 September 2025 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.
Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (7 issues), Lighting (5 issues), Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 10 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.
Recorded failure items include: “Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Lower arm, outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))”.
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