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LT53 HLH

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Jan 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

144,686 mi
Last recorded144,686 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLT53 HLH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2020 144,686 miles
Fail 7 Jan 2020 144,686 miles

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Jan 2019 139,715 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2019 139,715 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Pass 4 Oct 2017 122,233 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 4 Oct 2017 122,233 miles

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 117,888 miles

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

Oil leak engine oil leak. ()

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

Pass 6 Oct 2015 112,386 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Pass 22 Oct 2014 104,863 miles

N/S/F bumper damaged

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

Oil leak

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 18 Oct 2013 96,090 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 87,867 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2011 77,906 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 67,731 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 58,739 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2008 48,189 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2007 39,342 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2006 30,745 miles

Offside 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.

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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LT53 HLH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 LT53 HLH, 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 LT53 HLH registered?

LT53 HLH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 September 2003.

Is LT53 HLH safe to buy?

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