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LG53 UMJ

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jun 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

128,625 mi
Last recorded128,625 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLG53 UMJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2024 128,625 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2023 119,877 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s and n/s (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 15 Jun 2022 118,838 miles

Exhaust heat shields deteriorated

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

Front both locking wheel nuts damaged

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

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both sides (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 9 Jun 2022 118,801 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Both rear lower arm bushes perished and starting to split

Both rear outer CV joints damp

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front discs corroded and lipped

Front tyres low on edges

N/S/F coil springs corroded

N/S/R wheel rim out of shape

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sub frame bushes perished

Slight oil leak

Fail 31 May 2022 118,764 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn O/S/F lower rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged over axel (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail bolts loose (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear lower arm bushes perished and starting to split

Both rear outer CV joints damp

Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported ABS pump brake pipes (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Coolant leak ()

Exhaust heat shield loose

Front discs corroded and lipped

Front tyres low on edges

N/S/F coil springs corroded

N/S/R wheel rim out of shape

Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear sub frame bushes perished

Slight oil leak

Fail 11 Nov 2021 118,726 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear brake pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged Brake pipes into ABS block twisted and chaffing (1.1.11 (d) (ii))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn Both front 'D' rubbers worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Suspension arm bushes detatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

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

Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions Both rear tyres facing wrong direction (5.2.3 (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire disconnected

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported Brake pipe very insecure (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Suspension arm bushes partially detatched (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Oct 2021 118,710 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to offside rear pipe very corroded, recommend full inspection (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking

Offside Front Upper Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bush very worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot leaking

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component power steering reservior leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 15 Sep 2020 118,261 miles

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

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

Fail 14 Sep 2020 118,259 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Sep 2019 117,029 miles

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

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

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

Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

Outer sill covers fitted

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

Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 19 Sep 2018 114,764 miles

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

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Pass 7 Sep 2017 110,483 miles

engine cover fitted

under tray fitted

Pass 8 Sep 2016 105,713 miles

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 105,672 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2015 96,343 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2014 87,296 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2014 87,296 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 16 Sep 2013 78,999 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 78,997 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)

Pass 11 Sep 2012 69,180 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2011 60,726 miles
Fail 17 Aug 2010 50,794 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2010 50,794 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 42,935 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2008 33,545 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

Pass 3 Sep 2007 23,624 miles

rear exhaust hanger in poor condition

Pass 17 Jul 2006 14,268 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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LG53 UMJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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

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