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LS53 ZTF

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Feb 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

129,301 mi
Last recorded129,301 miles
Recorded on5 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 5 Feb 2016 129,301 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play BOTHSIDES (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 3 Oct 2014 112,462 miles

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Fail 1 Oct 2014 112,460 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 91,346 miles
Pass 8 May 2012 76,758 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 30 Apr 2011 70,885 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 63,203 miles

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

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

Pass 6 May 2009 53,713 miles
Fail 5 May 2009 53,713 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 8 May 2008 46,866 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 39,876 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 38,985 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 ZTF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 ZTF, 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 ZTF registered?

LS53 ZTF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is LS53 ZTF safe to buy?

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