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LM03 JVU

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Aug 2021
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

118,856 mi
Last recorded118,856 miles
Recorded on19 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 JVU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Aug 2020 118,856 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

brake pad warning lamp on

Pass 1 Mar 2019 114,103 miles

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

Rear Silencer of exhaust heat shield inesure

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

Pass 10 Mar 2018 108,451 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Fail 2 Mar 2018 108,450 miles

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

Engine oil leak

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides on limit at time of test (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Outer sill slight corrosion

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both sides on limit at time of test (4.1.E.1)

Pass 11 Mar 2017 101,684 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 14 Mar 2016 94,486 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 87,488 miles

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cable tight needs slacking off

rear discs in poor condition

Fail 16 Mar 2015 87,488 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

handbrake cable tight needs slacking off

rear discs in poor condition

Pass 18 Mar 2014 82,339 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2013 79,433 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2012 75,624 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2011 71,664 miles

stonechip in windscreen, all tyres cracking in tread, cut in n/s/f tyre not showing cords, oil on engine/gearbox, corrosion to exhaust system, front tyres worn on edges, play in rear link arms

Pass 10 Apr 2010 67,957 miles

damage on front bumper and alloys oil on engine exhaust corroding oil leak on rear diff

Pass 28 Mar 2009 64,088 miles

brake pedal creeps

nsfront tyre scuffed outer wall

wear in various suspension joints/bushes

Fail 21 Mar 2009 64,014 miles

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

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

brake pedal creeps

front brake discs badly worn

ns rear jack block missing

nsfront tyre scuffed outer wall

wear in various suspension joints/bushes

Pass 24 Apr 2008 60,644 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2007 55,313 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2006 41,156 miles

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

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

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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LM03 JVU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 LM03 JVU, 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 LM03 JVU registered?

LM03 JVU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 June 2003.

Is LM03 JVU safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM03 JVU shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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