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G4 LPA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Oct 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

92,662 mi
Last recorded92,662 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG4 LPA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2025 92,662 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

Pass 10 Oct 2024 96,352 miles

Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 13 Oct 2023 85,164 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Oct 2022 82,047 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 15 Oct 2021 78,385 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both siode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Oct 2021 78,385 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both siode (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 30 Sep 2020 75,068 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre punctured ()

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

Pass 3 Apr 2019 68,096 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 1 Apr 2019 68,081 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 3 Apr 2018 58,704 miles

Nearside Rear tyre wearing inner edges

Offside Front tyre wearing inner and outer edges

Pass 31 Mar 2017 49,319 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 49,264 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed edges (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 43,169 miles

Nearside Front head light damp inside lens

Pass 28 Mar 2015 38,022 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2014 35,598 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2013 32,903 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2012 29,913 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 26,577 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2011 26,577 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Mar 2010 22,980 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 20,124 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2009 20,124 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 3 Apr 2008 15,901 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2007 8,361 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2006 7,411 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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G4 LPA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 G4 LPA, 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 G4 LPA registered?

G4 LPA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is G4 LPA safe to buy?

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