MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,856 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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))
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)
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)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak ()
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
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
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
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
damage on front bumper and alloys oil on engine exhaust corroding oil leak on rear diff
brake pedal creeps
nsfront tyre scuffed outer wall
wear in various suspension joints/bushes
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
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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