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EO53 LAE

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

309,975 mi
Last recorded309,975 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO53 LAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2020 309,975 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2019 181,208 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 11 Apr 2019 181,073 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure and fouling (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Apr 2018 167,900 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 159,726 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2016 151,011 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2015 143,434 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 21 Mar 2014 134,706 miles

o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode

rear diff has light misting of oil

Pass 12 Mar 2013 119,363 miles

o/s/r (cross axle) metal brake pipe starting to corrode

Fail 5 Mar 2013 118,776 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

o/s/r (cross axle) metal brake pipe starting to corrode

o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread and is worn on inner edge

Pass 23 Mar 2012 105,365 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 105,365 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

n/s/r tyre 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm )

Pass 21 Mar 2011 91,167 miles

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2011 91,166 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

judder on front brakes

n/s/f tyre wear on edge

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2010 77,167 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

Fail 9 Apr 2010 77,167 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front 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)

front brake discs wearing thin

Pass 10 Apr 2009 62,402 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2009 62,402 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 46,189 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 32,962 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 29,435 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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EO53 LAE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

Across all 2003 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 74.5% with a typical mileage of 84,985 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 EO53 LAE, 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 23 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.

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What year was EO53 LAE registered?

EO53 LAE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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