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LG03 SKX

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

115,174 mi
Last recorded115,174 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG03 SKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2026 115,174 miles

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

Central Rear Oil leak, but not excessive diff (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front track rod end shows signs of excessive heat

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

Pass 19 Apr 2025 112,488 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 19 Apr 2025 112,488 miles

Nearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 18 Apr 2024 108,926 miles

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

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

Fail 15 Apr 2024 108,887 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2023 105,491 miles

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

Fail 12 Apr 2023 105,478 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Near fuel tank, marked with yellow chalk (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 19 Apr 2022 101,741 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm Tread left (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Apr 2021 98,109 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2020 94,871 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2019 90,981 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2018 88,642 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2017 85,284 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2017 85,225 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 81,141 miles

Handbrake imbalance 35%

Offside registration plate lamp flickers (intermittent)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Apr 2015

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres deteriorating

both front tyres wearing on edges

rear tyres worn on inner edge (borderline)

Fail 25 Feb 2015 77,672 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

all tyres deteriorated

both front tyre valves deteriorated

both rear tyres worn on inner edge

fuel cap seal deteriorated

Pass 22 Mar 2014 73,967 miles
Fail 22 Mar 2014 73,967 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 16 Mar 2013 70,499 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2012 67,341 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 60,305 miles

Nearside Rear 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 5 Mar 2010 53,539 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 3 Mar 2009 46,081 miles
Fail 28 Feb 2009 46,041 miles

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 6 Mar 2008 39,104 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2007 31,751 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2006 24,786 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 SKX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 SKX, 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 LG03 SKX registered?

LG03 SKX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 5 March 2003.

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