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LM03 RVC

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2013
Tests13 (7 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate53.8%

Mileage

156,030 mi
Last recorded156,030 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM03 RVC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2012 156,030 miles

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

Fail 2 Nov 2012 156,030 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2011 146,132 miles

centre brake light not working

large engine oil leak

offside front bumper corner insecure

offside front shock absorber weak

Fail 19 Nov 2011 146,053 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

centre brake light not working

large engine oil leak

offside front bumper corner insecure

offside front shock absorber weak

Pass 5 Nov 2010 135,906 miles

offside rear upper trailing control arm ball joint play

oil leak

Fail 5 Nov 2010 135,906 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

offside rear upper trailing control arm ball joint play

oil leak

Pass 7 Nov 2009 128,745 miles

offside rear antiroll bar linkage play in ball joint

offside rear upper control arm ball joint play

suspected coolant leak from radiator area

Fail 7 Nov 2009 128,745 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

offside rear antiroll bar linkage play in ball joint

offside rear upper control arm ball joint play

suspected coolant leak from radiator area

Pass 25 Nov 2008 123,562 miles
Fail 25 Nov 2008 123,562 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Rear Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

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

Pass 21 Nov 2007 108,337 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2007 108,337 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2006 91,885 miles

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

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 RVC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 53.8%.

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 LM03 RVC, 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 RVC registered?

LM03 RVC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 July 2003.

Is LM03 RVC safe to buy?

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