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LT03 ASV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Feb 2027
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

76,821 mi
Last recorded76,821 miles
Recorded on28 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT03 ASV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 28 Jan 2026 76,821 miles

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover Missing ()

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

Fail 27 Jan 2026 76,821 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged Cover Missing ()

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

Pass 4 Feb 2025 72,722 miles

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 21 Jan 2025 72,610 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged cover missing ()

Offside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light missing (4.4.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jan 2024 70,210 miles

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 16 Jan 2024 70,208 miles

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 10 Jan 2023 66,832 miles

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

Fail 10 Jan 2023 66,830 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front camber arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 14 Jan 2022 61,994 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2021 55,722 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2020 50,254 miles

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Jan 2019 43,681 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2019 43,676 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick Nearside (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 9 Jan 2018 37,693 miles

n/s/f & o/s/f droplink upper rubbers split

Pass 16 Jan 2017 34,629 miles
Pass 20 Aug 2016 33,469 miles

All four tyres perished on sidewalls and under threads

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

One tone on horn working

Fail 20 Aug 2016 33,469 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

All four tyres perished on sidewalls and under threads

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

One tone on horn working

Pass 27 Jul 2015 32,531 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 4 Aug 2014 30,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 4 Aug 2014 30,971 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 12 Aug 2013 27,406 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 26,084 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2011 25,179 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 23,749 miles
Pass 25 Aug 2009 22,252 miles
Pass 30 May 2008 20,750 miles
Fail 30 May 2008 20,750 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Pass 31 May 2007 28,103 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 17,298 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 ASV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 ASV, 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 ASV registered?

LT03 ASV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 May 2003.

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The MOT history for LT03 ASV shows 29 tests with a 72.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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