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LR53 PZN

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2022
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

118,155 mi
Last recorded118,155 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2021 118,155 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2020 117,857 miles

Nearside mirror glass slightly dark

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Fail 25 Feb 2020 117,855 miles

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear glass gone to dark (3.3 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

2l oil added before test

Nearside mirror glass slightly dark

Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement STRONG ADVISORY, front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

oil leak

Pass 25 Feb 2019 117,273 miles

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 25 Feb 2019 117,272 miles

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

Undertray insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))

Driver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 19 Feb 2018 115,736 miles

Front undertray damaged and partially inecure!!!!!

Oil leak engine area ()

handbrake light on

Pass 28 Feb 2017 113,405 miles

both rear brakes slightly corroded

hand brake readings on 16% min

slight knock from steering

under trays fitted and slightly dropped down at front

Fail 27 Feb 2017 113,405 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

both rear brakes slightly corroded

hand brake readings on 16% min

slight knock from steering

under trays fitted and slightly dropped down at front

Pass 25 Feb 2016 107,959 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet securing on 1 side only

both headlights cloudy

Fail 23 Feb 2016 107,905 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit at 2mm (4.1.E.1)

bonnet securing on 1 side only

both headlights cloudy

Pass 27 Feb 2015 99,348 miles

Oil leak

Pass 27 Feb 2014 90,246 miles

Oil leak

child seat n/s/r

Pass 23 Feb 2013 84,716 miles

Oil leak

the engine warning lamp is on

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 15 Feb 2013 84,664 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

the engine warning lamp is on

Pass 17 Feb 2012 77,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

the engine warning lamp is on

the rear axle is leaking

Pass 24 Feb 2011 68,571 miles

engine management light staying on

Pass 26 Feb 2010 61,017 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)

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

differential leaking oil

management light staying on

Pass 27 Feb 2009 53,841 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2008 43,667 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2007 35,330 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2007 35,330 miles

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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 PZN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 LR53 PZN, 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 PZN registered?

LR53 PZN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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