MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,691 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
EML light on
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
LARGE OIL LEAK !!!!!!
Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
LARGE OIL LEAK !!!!!!
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp aim too low both sides (1.8)
Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)
Front front brake excessively fluctuating both sides (3.7.B.3)
Offside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit both sides (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
rear brake discs showing signs of wear
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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LT03 AFZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 LT03 AFZ, 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 LT03 AFZ registered?
LT03 AFZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 2003.
Is LT03 AFZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for LT03 AFZ shows 19 tests with a 68.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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