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FV53 LNO

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Feb 2024
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

101,736 mi
Last recorded101,736 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LNO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 101,736 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2022 92,703 miles

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

Fail 16 Feb 2022 91,924 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin nsf osf (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2021 79,331 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2021 79,258 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn outer lower pin bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

rear brake pipes greased

Pass 27 Nov 2019 69,687 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 69,687 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2018 61,176 miles

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 2 Dec 2017 52,428 miles

brake pipes greased

Pass 17 Oct 2016 35,251 miles

engine cover's/under tray's fitted

Pass 28 Oct 2015 33,527 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 31,948 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Nov 2013 30,409 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2012 29,021 miles

AIR BAG LIGHT ON

Pass 8 Nov 2011 27,334 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2010 25,310 miles

brake warning lamp on

Pass 29 Oct 2009 22,355 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 16,407 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2007 12,862 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2006 10,335 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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FV53 LNO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 FV53 LNO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was FV53 LNO registered?

FV53 LNO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is FV53 LNO safe to buy?

The MOT history for FV53 LNO shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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