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LM52 ZYK

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Nov 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

139,010 mi
Last recorded139,010 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM52 ZYK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 139,010 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2025 138,894 miles

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 134,807 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 4 Nov 2024 134,717 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Oct 2023 130,256 miles

Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slight perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread area (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged Slightly perished (5.2.3 (j))

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

This vehicle has a outstanding RECALL with BMW

Pass 14 Nov 2022 126,141 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Fail 31 Oct 2022 126,099 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear control arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 29 Oct 2021 123,988 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge/235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Lower Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner and outer edge/235/45/17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

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

Pass 13 Nov 2020 122,039 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective bothside (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 4 Dec 2019 121,089 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 29 Nov 2019 121,065 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 3 Dec 2018 120,077 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 30 Nov 2017 119,066 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2017 119,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 1 Dec 2016 117,538 miles

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

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,893 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Nov 2014 103,515 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2013 96,760 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2013 96,753 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside 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 position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Dec 2012 88,013 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2012 87,994 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 28 Nov 2011 76,203 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2010 63,289 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2009 52,795 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 46,141 miles

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 8 Jan 2008 39,532 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 39,532 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2007 32,770 miles

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

Pass 17 Jan 2006 23,876 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 ZYK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ZYK, 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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LM52 ZYK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 January 2003.

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