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FV53 LNX

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Mar 2019
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,804 mi
Last recorded101,804 miles
Recorded on19 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 LNX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Mar 2018 101,804 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Fail 19 Mar 2018 101,803 miles

Headlamp not working on dipped beam both sides (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Mar 2017 95,908 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both sides (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 88,592 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 8 Feb 2016 88,590 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Jan 2015 84,099 miles

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

Fail 23 Jan 2015 84,090 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 73,780 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2013 73,779 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2012 65,306 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2011 60,318 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2011 60,317 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,891 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2009 51,000 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 31 Oct 2007 44,577 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2007 44,577 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 1 Nov 2006 32,162 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (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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FV53 LNX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 FV53 LNX, 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 FV53 LNX registered?

FV53 LNX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 November 2003.

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