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LD03 JDX

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

139,140 mi
Last recorded139,140 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLD03 JDX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2021 139,140 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

side wall of tyes scuffed

Fail 21 Dec 2020 139,027 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main to rear corroded bad at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn and offside front ,front arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output and offside front (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin and offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

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

all tyres outer walls scuffer

Pass 23 May 2019 134,161 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output n/s and o/s (4.1.4 (b))

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 May 2018 128,739 miles
Pass 5 May 2017 123,284 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2017 123,125 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 May 2016 115,202 miles
Fail 16 May 2016 115,202 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 19 May 2015 106,953 miles
Pass 22 May 2014 104,307 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 Jul 2013 96,813 miles

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

rear brake pads starting to get low

Pass 13 Jul 2012 87,783 miles

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Jul 2011 75,567 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 63,966 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 20 Jul 2009 51,639 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2008 42,654 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 101,749 miles

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Fail 15 Jul 2008 42,651 miles

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

Pass 18 Jul 2007 33,928 miles

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

Pass 23 Aug 2006 28,041 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 26,278 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 JDX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 LD03 JDX, 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 JDX registered?

LD03 JDX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is LD03 JDX safe to buy?

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