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LM52 VRE

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Feb 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

102,217 mi
Last recorded102,217 miles
Recorded on4 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 VRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 4 Feb 2023 102,217 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2022 99,964 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2022 99,911 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Feb 2021 97,281 miles
Fail 28 Jan 2021 97,251 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Pass 30 Jan 2020 94,445 miles

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 30 Jan 2020 94,445 miles

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 wearing close to wear bars (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 28 Jan 2019 91,175 miles
Pass 25 May 2018 90,343 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

oil leak

Fail 25 May 2018 90,343 miles

Offside Front Steering column flexible coupling is slightly deteriorated (2.2.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak

Pass 26 May 2017 88,050 miles

Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)

Nearside Outer sill damage present

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

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

Pass 28 May 2016 86,088 miles
Fail 28 May 2016 86,088 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 9 May 2015 83,124 miles

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

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

Fail 8 May 2015 83,124 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 15 Apr 2014 78,593 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2014 78,593 miles

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

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 1 Mar 2013 73,235 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Feb 2012 65,605 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2012 65,599 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Mar 2011 57,727 miles
Pass 19 Feb 2010 46,652 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2009 37,077 miles
Pass 17 May 2007 19,576 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 13,863 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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LM52 VRE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 LM52 VRE, 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 VRE registered?

LM52 VRE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is LM52 VRE safe to buy?

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