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LB03 MOF

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires9 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

69,125 mi
Last recorded69,125 miles
Recorded on10 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB03 MOF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Mar 2026 69,125 miles
Pass 15 May 2025 68,424 miles
Pass 16 May 2024 68,410 miles

Front undertray partly missing

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

Pass 4 Jul 2023 68,164 miles

under tray damaged and partly missing

Pass 5 Jul 2022 68,025 miles

undertray fragmentary.

Pass 29 Jun 2021 67,837 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2020 67,533 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2019 66,881 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin front & rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in the A zone (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 66,016 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2017 64,485 miles

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Fail 28 Jun 2017 64,485 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Under-trays fitted.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 7 Jul 2016 63,380 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 25 Jun 2015 60,532 miles

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 8 Jul 2014 57,560 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Winter tyres fitted all round

Fail 7 Jul 2014 57,555 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Winter tyres fitted all round

Pass 5 Jul 2013 53,348 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2012 49,128 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 46,233 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Fail 5 Jul 2010 43,424 miles

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Offside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 5 Jul 2010 43,424 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 39,460 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 4 Jul 2008 33,678 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2007 27,774 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2007 27,765 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 19 Jun 2006 19,321 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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LB03 MOF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 LB03 MOF, 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 LB03 MOF registered?

LB03 MOF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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