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LL03 FXH

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

140,219 mi
Last recorded140,219 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLL03 FXH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2019 140,219 miles

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

Cover sills shields

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

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2018 131,516 miles

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

Nearside Rear caliper retaining clip missing

Oil leak ()

under tray broken

Fail 17 Apr 2018 131,516 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)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

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

Nearside Rear caliper retaining clip missing

Oil leak ()

under tray broken

Pass 1 Mar 2017 124,990 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

fuel cap seal perished

Fail 24 Feb 2017 124,938 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded side to side (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine has a slight oil leak ()

Pass 12 Apr 2016 117,194 miles

front tyres worn just in limit perished and damage to sidewall

Fail 12 Apr 2016 117,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

front tyres worn just in limit perished and damage to sidewall

Pass 28 Mar 2015 108,999 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2014 90,638 miles
Pass 21 May 2013 87,025 miles

oil leak

Pass 18 Apr 2012 77,018 miles
Fail 18 Apr 2012 77,018 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 May 2011 66,823 miles
Pass 21 May 2010 55,415 miles

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

Fail 21 May 2010 55,415 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2009 45,750 miles
Pass 28 May 2008 39,740 miles
Pass 2 Jul 2007 35,556 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2006 29,253 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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LL03 FXH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 LL03 FXH, 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 LL03 FXH registered?

LL03 FXH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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