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LD03 HZN

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

68,596 mi
Last recorded68,596 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 HZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2025 68,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 30 Jan 2024 67,311 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 21 Feb 2023 65,990 miles

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

Fail 13 Feb 2023 65,956 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 14 Feb 2022 64,627 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 24 Feb 2021 63,589 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2020 62,748 miles

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

Fail 11 Feb 2020 62,748 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 12 Feb 2019 60,947 miles

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

Fail 5 Feb 2019 60,945 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Feb 2018 58,860 miles

Oil leak ()

Pass 21 Feb 2017 56,265 miles
Fail 21 Feb 2017 56,265 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 29 Jan 2016 53,045 miles

oil leak

Pass 4 Feb 2015 49,625 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

rear high level light not working

Pass 3 Feb 2014 46,293 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Feb 2013 42,396 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 38,278 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2011 33,296 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2010 29,710 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2010 29,708 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Pass 24 Feb 2009 25,256 miles

Rear tyres worn on inner edges.

Pass 28 Feb 2008 22,155 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 22,134 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2007 18,287 miles

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

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

Fail 22 Feb 2006 13,546 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2006 13,546 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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LD03 HZN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 LD03 HZN, 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 LD03 HZN registered?

LD03 HZN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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