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LR53 AOV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2022
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

134,112 mi
Last recorded134,112 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 AOV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2021 134,112 miles

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 24 Nov 2021 215,809 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. 215/55x17 (5.2.3 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 235/45x17 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Items removed from driver's view prior to test air fresh ()

Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive poss cam cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chips to screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Nov 2020 131,750 miles

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear child seat insecure

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

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

Fail 10 Nov 2020 131,746 miles

Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Central Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Central Rear child seat insecure

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

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

Pass 7 Oct 2019 127,782 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2018 118,870 miles

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 109,735 miles

Nearside Rear 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 14 Sep 2016 98,470 miles

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 91,039 miles
Fail 30 Jul 2015 91,017 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2014 67,814 miles

Nearside Rear 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 18 Oct 2013 64,967 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 64,871 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 May 2012 52,587 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Dec 2010 41,779 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2009 33,548 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2009 33,077 miles

Parking brake lever defective so that it cannot be satisfactorily operated (3.1.3c)

Pass 17 Nov 2008 26,349 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2007 20,285 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 15,998 miles

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

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

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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LR53 AOV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 LR53 AOV, 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 LR53 AOV registered?

LR53 AOV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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