MOT Status
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139,205 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
Emissions not tested oil below min mark (8.2.1.2 (d))
Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator comes on (4.2.3 (c))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
both front tyres has minor cracks on inner walls.
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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LS03 PWJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 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 LS03 PWJ, 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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LS03 PWJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2003.
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