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H3 LAJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

99,879 mi
Last recorded99,879 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH3 LAJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 99,879 miles

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

Fail 22 Jul 2016 99,775 miles

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

Front brake disc modified and seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1n)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Offside and nearside (3.5.1g)

Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)

Rear brake disc modified and seriously weakened Offside and nearside (3.5.1n)

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

Pass 23 Jul 2015 89,537 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2015 89,537 miles

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

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

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2014 81,067 miles

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

Oil leak

o/s/f shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect

Fail 23 Jul 2014 81,066 miles

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

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

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

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

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

Oil leak

o/s/f shock absorber has slightly reduced damping effect

Pass 2 Jul 2013 74,024 miles

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

Pass 12 Apr 2012 67,605 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2012 67,605 miles

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

Pass 19 Apr 2011 60,350 miles
Pass 6 May 2010 51,304 miles

Nearside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Inner Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 30 Mar 2009 42,476 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2009 42,441 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2008 34,754 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 34,740 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2007 30,425 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 25,646 miles

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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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H3 LAJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver 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 H3 LAJ, 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 H3 LAJ registered?

H3 LAJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 February 2003.

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