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LV03 PKC

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

175,469 mi
Last recorded175,469 miles
Recorded on18 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV03 PKC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jun 2018 175,469 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 18 Jun 2018 175,469 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2017 161,876 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake performance poor

Fail 7 Jun 2017 161,876 miles

Nearside Rear hand brake performance poor

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2016 151,999 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

offside front track arm ball joint has slight play

Fail 11 Jun 2016 151,587 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

offside front track arm ball joint has slight play

Pass 9 Jun 2015 142,187 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 Jun 2014 132,594 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 125,223 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2013 125,223 miles

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

Fail 15 Jun 2012 113,388 miles

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

Pass 15 Jun 2012 113,388 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2011 103,287 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 May 2010 92,642 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2009 85,023 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2008 73,904 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2007 60,767 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2006 45,264 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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LV03 PKC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 LV03 PKC, 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 LV03 PKC registered?

LV03 PKC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is LV03 PKC safe to buy?

The MOT history for LV03 PKC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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