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LN53 RBO

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

99,861 mi
Last recorded99,861 miles
Recorded on4 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLN53 RBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 4 Sep 2018 99,861 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2017 98,097 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2017 98,090 miles

Central Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Dec 2015 97,556 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2015 97,556 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Dec 2014 88,190 miles

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

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 11 Dec 2013 79,842 miles
Pass 28 Nov 2012 71,694 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low (topped up)

Fail 28 Nov 2012 71,694 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

coolant level low (topped up)

Pass 6 Dec 2011 64,934 miles

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

Pass 20 Dec 2010 59,153 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2009 52,423 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Nov 2008 45,872 miles
Fail 26 Nov 2008 45,870 miles

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

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 9 Oct 2007 34,169 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,165 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Sep 2006 27,763 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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LN53 RBO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 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 LN53 RBO, 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 LN53 RBO registered?

LN53 RBO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 11 September 2003.

Is LN53 RBO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LN53 RBO shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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