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LT53 WRD

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jul 2026
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

88,577 mi
Last recorded88,577 miles
Recorded on23 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 23 Jul 2025 88,577 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 85,082 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2017 81,905 miles

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

front windscreen wipers smearing

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

windscreen wipers performance not tested

Fail 9 Apr 2017 81,882 miles

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

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

engine covers and under trays fitted obscuring some components

nail in nearside rear tyre

oil leaks

windscreen wipers performance not tested

Pass 4 Apr 2016 77,176 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear inner pads cannot be seen through the wheels (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nail in nsr tyre

oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2015 72,696 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2015 72,696 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

both front tyres cracking in treaded area

Pass 5 Apr 2014 67,247 miles

BOTH FRONT TYRES, RUBBER DETERIATING & OUT OFF SHAPE

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SEVEAR OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Fail 5 Apr 2014 67,247 miles

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

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

BOTH FRONT TYRES, RUBBER DETERIATING & OUT OFF SHAPE

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

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

SEVEAR OIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

SLIGHT OIL LEAK FROM REAR DIFFERENTAIL

Pass 15 Apr 2013 62,807 miles

engine management light stays on

Pass 16 Apr 2012 57,341 miles

Oil leak

Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Apr 2011 52,318 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2010 45,536 miles

Oil leak

bonnet catch stiff

Fail 27 Apr 2010 45,536 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Oil leak

bonnet catch stiff

Pass 5 Nov 2008 34,731 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 34,731 miles

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2007 28,225 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 5 Nov 2007 28,225 miles
Fail 3 Oct 2007 28,188 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 3 Oct 2007 28,188 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2007 28,017 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2007 28,008 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 21 Sep 2006 21,733 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2006 21,733 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Outer Front 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 WRD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 LT53 WRD, 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 WRD registered?

LT53 WRD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 September 2003.

Is LT53 WRD safe to buy?

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