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LM52 VMW

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests26 (21 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80.8%

Mileage

83,637 mi
Last recorded83,637 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VMW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 83,637 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2025 76,033 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2024 73,797 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 21 Mar 2023 72,011 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2022 69,621 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2022 69,621 miles

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

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side 20kg (1.4.1 (a))

Pass 22 Mar 2021 67,080 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2020 65,064 miles

Offside rear handbrake reading low

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

Pass 18 Mar 2019 63,607 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 22 Mar 2018 61,725 miles

front and rear tyres cracking outer wall

Fail 22 Mar 2018 61,725 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both fronts (8.2.2)

front and rear tyres cracking outer wall

Pass 22 Mar 2017 60,328 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2016 57,571 miles

Parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.D.3b)

Pass 20 Mar 2015 55,418 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Mar 2014 51,416 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 46,752 miles
Fail 21 Mar 2013 46,752 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Mar 2012 44,685 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 41,819 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010 39,422 miles

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

Pass 11 Mar 2009 35,059 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 35,057 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Seat belt flexible stalk corroded likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a) DANGEROUS

Fail 18 Mar 2008 32,342 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2008 32,342 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 28,946 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2006 24,427 miles

Front windscreen washer pipes insecure at jet connections.

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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LM52 VMW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80.8%.

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 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 LM52 VMW, 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 LM52 VMW registered?

LM52 VMW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is LM52 VMW safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM52 VMW shows 26 tests with a 80.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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