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LS03 VEK

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires22 May 2027
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

128,243 mi
Last recorded128,243 miles
Recorded on1 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 VEK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 1 May 2026 128,243 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 1 May 2026 128,243 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split open (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Pass 15 May 2025 124,148 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 15 May 2025 124,148 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Centre control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2024 120,657 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 23 May 2023 116,023 miles

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fail 20 May 2023 116,088 miles

Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

Emissions unable to be completed misfire / idle performance (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))

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

i) MIL lamp lit ii)engine and transmission oil leaks iii)slight play inner steering rack joints

Pass 11 Mar 2022 113,728 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

nearside front tyre 2mm inner edge

rear tyres perished

Pass 25 Feb 2021 109,679 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 25 Feb 2021 109,679 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 6 Mar 2020 107,463 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2019 102,797 miles

Rear both side tyres cracking between tread

Pass 6 Mar 2018 97,513 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2018 97,513 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Pass 15 Mar 2017 91,635 miles

both front tyres perrished

Pass 29 Feb 2016 83,549 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 3 Mar 2015 76,636 miles

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2014 69,045 miles

Engine Management Light on

Fail 21 Mar 2014 69,035 miles

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

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

All 4 tyres perished

Engine Management Light on

Pass 12 Apr 2010 30,162 miles
Pass 15 May 2009 26,093 miles

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

Fail 15 May 2009 26,092 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

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

Pass 28 Mar 2008 21,385 miles

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

Offside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Pass 4 Apr 2007 18,191 miles

both rear tyres perished close to cords in tread

centre stop light not working

Pass 7 Apr 2006 13,987 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 VEK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 LS03 VEK, 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 LS03 VEK registered?

LS03 VEK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 June 2003.

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