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LS03 HKF

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Oct 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

125,686 mi
Last recorded125,686 miles
Recorded on2 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 HKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Oct 2018 125,686 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2017 113,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Fail 12 Apr 2017 113,057 miles

Nearside Front tyre sidewall damaged

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear tyre sidewall damaged

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Mar 2016 105,653 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2015 102,032 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2014 97,361 miles
Fail 17 Jun 2014 97,322 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Jun 2013 93,204 miles

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

Pass 22 May 2012 88,137 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2011 84,919 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2010 78,749 miles
Fail 3 Jul 2010 78,712 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Jun 2009 72,773 miles

front tyres perishing on wall

nick in near side front tyre wall

off side front tyre wearing on edge

rear diff leaking

slight play off side front bottom ball joint

Pass 30 Jun 2008 66,435 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2008 66,435 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2007 57,263 miles

c/l 495035

Pass 16 Jun 2006 51,117 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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LS03 HKF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 LS03 HKF, 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 LS03 HKF registered?

LS03 HKF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 11 June 2003.

Is LS03 HKF safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 HKF shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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