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LA03 EKZ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jul 2017
Tests18 (11 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate61.1%

Mileage

169,548 mi
Last recorded169,548 miles
Recorded on27 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLA03 EKZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 7 fail
Pass 27 Jul 2016 169,548 miles

Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both (2.4.G.2)

Washer bottle leaking

Pass 28 Jul 2015 160,435 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Fail 25 Jul 2015 160,435 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

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

Pass 26 Jun 2014 156,814 miles

Play in offside steering rack end

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension warning light on

Fail 26 Jun 2014 156,814 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Play in offside steering rack end

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension warning light on

Pass 10 Jul 2013 151,509 miles

Damage to offside front tyre

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside handbrake poor

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear suspension self leveling light on

Pass 14 Jul 2012 143,841 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 131,978 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre tread on limit

o/s front tyre tread close to limit

Fail 15 Jul 2011 131,978 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

n/s front tyre tread on limit

o/s front tyre tread close to limit

Pass 12 Jul 2010 125,597 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 108,910 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 108,910 miles

Offside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 93,147 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 11 Jul 2008 93,144 miles

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 12 Jul 2007 73,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 12 Jul 2007 73,422 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 20 Jun 2006 57,909 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2006 57,909 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image too far to the right (1.6.B4)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light staying on

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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LA03 EKZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.

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 LA03 EKZ, 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 LA03 EKZ registered?

LA03 EKZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 8 August 2003.

Is LA03 EKZ safe to buy?

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