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LF03 JKJ

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires27 Jul 2027
Tests23 (21 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate91.3%

Mileage

96,216 mi
Last recorded96,216 miles
Recorded on7 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLF03 JKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Jul 2026 96,216 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jul 2025 94,607 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 92,965 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 1 Jul 2023 89,022 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2022 86,694 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2021 84,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Jul 2020 82,378 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2019 78,807 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2018 73,794 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2017 69,004 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 62,158 miles

oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2015 57,021 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2014 50,632 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Jun 2013 44,409 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2013 44,003 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

offside rear diff seal leaking oil

Pass 12 Jul 2012 40,183 miles
Pass 25 Jun 2011 35,757 miles

n/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

n/s/r tyre cracking on sidewall.

o/s/f tyre cracking on sidewall

Pass 14 Jul 2010 31,131 miles

front brake discs wearing thin

n/s/f tyre perrished side wall

n/s/r tyre perrished side wall

raer discs slightly pitted inner

Fail 14 Jul 2010 31,131 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

front brake discs wearing thin

n/s/f tyre perrished side wall

n/s/r tyre perrished side wall

raer discs slightly pitted inner

Pass 13 Jul 2009 25,853 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2008 22,405 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2007 18,531 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2006 14,425 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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LF03 JKJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.3%.

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 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 LF03 JKJ, 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 LF03 JKJ registered?

LF03 JKJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is LF03 JKJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for LF03 JKJ shows 23 tests with a 91.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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