2004 BMW 520 2.2L Petrol · LM54 FYN
2004 BMW 520 (2.2L, petrol). First registered 30 Dec 2004. Recorded mileage 139,311 miles. MOT expired on 14 Jun 2023.
- Make & Model
- BMW 520
- Year / Origin
- 2004 · Wimbledon (South London)
- Safety Recall
- Unknown
- MOT Status
- Expired on 14 Jun 2023
- Road Tax
- —
- Recorded Mileage
- 139,311 mi
- ULEZ Compliance
- Likely ULEZ Compliant (Early Euro 4)
- Fuel & Engine
- Petrol · 2.2L
- Reliability Guide
- Common Faults
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LM54 FYN Key Findings
- 2 MOT tests recorded
- Latest MOT passed on 16/06/2022
- 139,311 miles recorded at latest MOT
- 1 historical MOT failure
- 5 defects noted at the latest MOT
- Recurring brakes items (4 mentions)
Derived directly from the recorded DVSA and DVLA data shown on this page.
LM54 FYN MOT History
Interpretation generated from the recorded test data above — not an official DVSA statement and not a substitute for an independent inspection.
2 MOT tests are recorded for this 2004 BMW 520 (LM54 FYN) between March 2022 and June 2022.
The record contains 1 pass and 1 failure.
The most recent test on 16 June 2022 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: Brakes (4 issues), Tyres (3 issues), Suspension (2 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.
In total 7 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: “Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both sides (5.2.3 (e))”.
LM54 FYN Mileage History
- 29/03/2022139,637 mi
- 16/06/2022139,311 mi-326 mi
Average of roughly -1,509 miles per year across 2 recorded odometer readings.
Recorded mileage decreased between one or more tests — a potential clocking indicator worth verifying before purchase.
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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor
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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