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LS53 ZDN

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2020
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

148,741 mi
Last recorded148,741 miles
Recorded on13 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 ZDN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Sep 2019 148,741 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2018 144,485 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2017 134,667 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2016 124,832 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2015 117,364 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2015 117,364 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 112,797 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 112,797 miles

Nearside Front 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 has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Mar 2013 107,383 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2013 107,383 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

Pass 12 Apr 2012 102,793 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2010 96,637 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre seatbelt does not latch

Fail 17 Aug 2010 96,470 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

Offside Front 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)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre seatbelt does not latch

Pass 19 Aug 2009 85,690 miles

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

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

off side front tyre worn on inner edge off side rear tyre worn uneven

Pass 1 Aug 2008 66,319 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 48,700 miles

body damage to nearside

unable to latch centre rear seat belt

Pass 21 Aug 2006 30,645 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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LS53 ZDN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey 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 LS53 ZDN, 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 LS53 ZDN registered?

LS53 ZDN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 4 December 2003.

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