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LN03 UFH

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,978 mi
Last recorded124,978 miles
Recorded on3 Dec 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Dec 2019 124,978 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Fail 27 Nov 2019 124,918 miles

Central Brake pipe excessively corroded both middle to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play control arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Sep 2018 120,717 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2017 119,759 miles

Oil leak ()

bulb failure warning on dash

Fail 29 Aug 2017 119,759 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

bulb failure warning on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2016 119,303 miles

warning lights on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2016 119,303 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

warning lights on dash

Pass 26 Aug 2015 118,871 miles

Oil leak

bulb failure light on dash

Fail 26 Aug 2015 118,871 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

bulb failure light on dash

Pass 29 Aug 2014 118,237 miles

Oil leak

warning light on dash

Fail 29 Aug 2014 118,237 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Oil leak

warning light on dash

Pass 19 Aug 2013 116,369 miles

Oil leak

Pass 30 Aug 2012 114,534 miles

center brake light not working

warning light on dash

Pass 25 Aug 2011 113,148 miles

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

Oil leak

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

front brake dics worn & lipped

rear high level stop light not working

Pass 27 Aug 2010 110,891 miles

Coolant leak

Oil leak

Fail 27 Aug 2010 110,891 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Pass 27 Aug 2009 107,820 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 27 Aug 2009 107,820 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 29 Aug 2008 99,577 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2007 77,590 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2006 50,984 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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LN03 UFH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 LN03 UFH, 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 LN03 UFH registered?

LN03 UFH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is LN03 UFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 UFH shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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