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LB03 XLR

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2025
Tests26 (18 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

123,094 mi
Last recorded123,094 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2024 123,094 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Oct 2024 123,094 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 13 Jan 2023 120,440 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 9 Jan 2023 120,439 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear at rear section across axle (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 27 Oct 2022 120,436 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45 R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (225/45 R18) (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 27 Oct 2021 109,252 miles

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 19 Oct 2021 109,247 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Central stop lamp not working

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside headlamp lens deteriorated

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 105,742 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2019 98,289 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged both perished & feathered on inner edges (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & slick on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 89,022 miles

cuts n/s/f tyre side wall

handbrake high

oil leaks (engine & gearbox)

rear tyres on limits & slick inner edge

wipers smeary

Pass 11 Apr 2017 77,863 miles
Fail 7 Apr 2017 77,859 miles

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

child seats fitted

n/s/f tyre on limits & cuts

Pass 8 Apr 2016 71,117 miles

nail o/s/r tyre

Pass 13 Mar 2015 65,680 miles

oil leaks

rear pads low

Fail 11 Mar 2015 65,680 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

oil leaks

rear pads low

Fail 8 Jul 2014 64,731 miles

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

Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,731 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2013 61,133 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2013 61,133 miles

Nearside 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)

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)

Pass 17 Jul 2012 56,909 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2011 52,884 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2010 47,832 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2009 42,219 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,237 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 31,485 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2006 25,416 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 XLR is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 LB03 XLR, 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 XLR registered?

LB03 XLR is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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