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LT03 AFZ

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

144,691 mi
Last recorded144,691 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 AFZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 13 Mar 2019 144,691 miles

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))

Pass 19 Mar 2018 139,046 miles

LARGE OIL LEAK !!!!!!

Fail 14 Mar 2018 139,045 miles

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 !!!!!!

Pass 16 Mar 2017 134,532 miles

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Mar 2017 134,531 miles

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)

Pass 9 Mar 2016 126,512 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2016 126,511 miles

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)

Pass 12 Mar 2015 116,376 miles

Oil leak

Fail 12 Mar 2015 116,374 miles

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

Pass 15 Mar 2014 103,299 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 7 Mar 2013 90,263 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

Fail 7 Mar 2013 90,261 miles

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)

Pass 1 Mar 2012 73,825 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 58,440 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2010 45,849 miles

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)

Pass 17 Feb 2009 32,929 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2008 25,509 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 18,680 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2006 13,260 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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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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LT03 AFZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 4 April 2003.

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