MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
99,879 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Offside and nearside (4.1.E.1)
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)
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)
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
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
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
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How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is H3 LAJ safe to buy?
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