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LM53 VPP

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Dec 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

80,343 mi
Last recorded80,343 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLM53 VPP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2017 80,343 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2016 80,212 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2015 74,043 miles

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 74,043 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 12 Nov 2014 64,145 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 31 Oct 2013 58,949 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2012 55,429 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

flat battery.

Pass 24 Oct 2011 50,205 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Jan 2011 46,426 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2009 37,702 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2009 37,702 miles

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Feb 2008 32,114 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2007 26,050 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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LM53 VPP is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 LM53 VPP, 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 LM53 VPP registered?

LM53 VPP is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is LM53 VPP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LM53 VPP shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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