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LR53 THF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

141,956 mi
Last recorded141,956 miles
Recorded on24 May 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 24 May 2016 141,956 miles

Offside Rear wearing inner tred

Fail 9 May 2016 141,740 miles

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 6 Jun 2015 125,672 miles
Pass 21 May 2014 110,297 miles
Pass 30 May 2013 109,443 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Fail 30 May 2013 109,443 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r tyre bald on inner edge

o/s/f tyre bald on inner edge

Pass 17 May 2012 104,319 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

front brake discs worn and corroded

front inner brake pads look low

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

slight damage to o/s/f outter sidewall

Pass 2 Mar 2011 97,942 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)

rear tyres inner devoid of tread

Fail 2 Mar 2011 97,942 miles

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

Offside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

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

rear tyres inner devoid of tread

Pass 18 May 2010 91,299 miles

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

Pass 22 Apr 2009 81,363 miles

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

both rear 235/45/17w tyres on 2mm and bold on inner edges.

Pass 7 Mar 2008 68,903 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,145 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 THF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 LR53 THF, 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 THF registered?

LR53 THF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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