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LB53 HKF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jan 2019
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

154,439 mi
Last recorded154,439 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLB53 HKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2018 154,439 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/zr19 (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 15 Jan 2018 154,436 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% imbalance (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 255/35/zr19 (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 245/35/zr19 (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2016 147,073 miles

Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 5 Dec 2015 135,493 miles

oil leak

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

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

Fail 5 Dec 2015 135,475 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.5mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Jan 2015 125,053 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre wearing low (2-3)mm

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 3 Jan 2015 125,053 miles

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)

Offside 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

OSF tyre wearing low (2-3)mm

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 112,111 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 24 Feb 2013 105,622 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2012 101,363 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 93,813 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 80,061 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 3 Feb 2009 80,061 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Pass 31 Jan 2008 73,043 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2006 62,181 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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LB53 HKF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 LB53 HKF, 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 LB53 HKF registered?

LB53 HKF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2003.

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