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LR53 LDV

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Nov 2025
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

120,304 mi
Last recorded120,304 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLR53 LDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2024 120,304 miles

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

Pass 13 May 2023 120,296 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2021 115,521 miles

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

Pass 8 Aug 2020 107,522 miles

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

Pass 21 Dec 2018 84,376 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2017 62,529 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2016 45,571 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2015 40,256 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2014 37,105 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 34,231 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2012 31,249 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2011 29,410 miles
Fail 22 Sep 2010 27,185 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,185 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2009 24,434 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 30 Sep 2009 24,434 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2008 21,903 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 27 Sep 2007 18,948 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2006 15,516 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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LR53 LDV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 LDV, 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 LR53 LDV registered?

LR53 LDV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is LR53 LDV safe to buy?

The MOT history for LR53 LDV shows 19 tests with a 89.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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