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LG53 HHF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Feb 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

232,502 mi
Last recorded232,502 miles
Recorded on28 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 HHF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 28 Feb 2023 232,502 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Feb 2023 232,502 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm no tread over 3/4 of tyre 275/30/19 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn lower hub bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Feb 2022 225,840 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Feb 2021 221,060 miles

Coolant leak ()

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

front tyres slightly worn on edges

Pass 16 Jan 2020 133,629 miles
Fail 13 Jan 2020 133,629 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Jan 2019 130,042 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2018 125,587 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2017 121,102 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2017 121,102 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 21 Jan 2016 118,403 miles

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaking from sump gasket

rear exhaust hanger broken

Fail 21 Jan 2016 118,403 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear Outer side light not working

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

oil leaking from sump gasket

rear exhaust hanger broken

Pass 8 Jan 2015 112,403 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2013 105,301 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2013 105,288 miles

Passenger's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2012 95,557 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 95,477 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 6 Feb 2011 84,472 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 72,910 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2008 62,499 miles
Pass 28 Dec 2007 39,845 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 20,230 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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LG53 HHF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 LG53 HHF, 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 LG53 HHF registered?

LG53 HHF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LG53 HHF safe to buy?

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