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LG03 LHX

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Aug 2027
Tests20 (18 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

79,272 mi
Last recorded79,272 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 LHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2026 79,272 miles

Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Aug 2025 74,714 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Aug 2024 70,302 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Oct 2022 68,905 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Oct 2021 67,381 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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))

both rear top suspension arm worn

Pass 19 Oct 2020 61,063 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both cracking in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 19 Aug 2019 58,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,279 miles

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

Nearside Front punctured

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 10 Aug 2018 55,279 miles

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

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

Nearside Front punctured

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively slightly corroded and scored (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin worn to 4mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 21 Aug 2017 52,648 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2016 49,135 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2015 41,988 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 14 Aug 2015 41,988 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 21 Aug 2014 33,486 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

nearside front and rear brake discs pitted

offside front and rear brake discs pitted

Pass 27 Jun 2012 31,406 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2011 28,349 miles

Nearside front tyre has 1 nail

Offside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Pass 28 May 2010 24,800 miles

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

Nearside front tyer has 1 nail.

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

Pass 3 Jun 2009 22,221 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2008 20,078 miles
Pass 16 May 2006 19,904 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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LG03 LHX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 LG03 LHX, 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 LG03 LHX registered?

LG03 LHX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2003.

Is LG03 LHX safe to buy?

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