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L7 PFT

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

48,239 mi
Last recorded48,239 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL7 PFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2025 48,239 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2024 40,067 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2022 39,257 miles

Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s & o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s & o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2021 38,118 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2020 36,260 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2019 33,119 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2018 31,867 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2017 31,853 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2015 31,819 miles
Fail 6 Jun 2015 31,819 miles

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

Fail 16 May 2015 31,798 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

o/s front tyre slightly perished

Pass 25 Jul 2008 31,772 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 26,885 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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L7 PFT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 L7 PFT, 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 L7 PFT registered?

L7 PFT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 January 2003.

Is L7 PFT safe to buy?

The MOT history for L7 PFT shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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