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LN03 UWF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,378 mi
Last recorded71,378 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN03 UWF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2018 71,378 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2017 68,515 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2016 64,776 miles

play in steering both sides

Pass 23 Feb 2015 62,597 miles

Oil leak

Fail 10 Feb 2015 62,461 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 11 Feb 2014 59,735 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 55,042 miles

nsf and osf ant-roll bar links dusts covers spliting

plastic covers fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2012 50,118 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 3 Feb 2011 45,585 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2010 40,913 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2009 36,878 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2008 34,060 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 31,541 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 31,485 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 UWF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 LN03 UWF, 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 LN03 UWF registered?

LN03 UWF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is LN03 UWF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN03 UWF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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