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LV53 AAX

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Oct 2022
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

70,340 mi
Last recorded70,340 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 AAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2021 70,340 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2020 65,057 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

oil leak rear diff

Pass 18 Oct 2019 61,265 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

diff seal leaking

Fail 18 Oct 2019 61,265 miles

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

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

diff seal leaking

Pass 24 Oct 2018 56,624 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both main front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive engine sump area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

both sides parking brake effort low, 160 / 150 and efficiency just met at 18% . requires attention

Pass 30 Oct 2017 53,596 miles

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

Fail 30 Oct 2017 53,596 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Pass 28 Oct 2016 51,704 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both main pipes from front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak engine front area ()

parking brake efficiency just met , requires attention /adjustment

parking brake efforts low , 160/140

Pass 30 Oct 2015 47,040 miles

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

Fail 19 Oct 2015 47,039 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 18 Oct 2014 43,626 miles

Temporary fuel cap fitted

front and rear tyres worn low inner edges, 235/45x17

offside parking brake low

Fail 18 Oct 2014 43,626 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front and rear tyres worn low inner edges, 235/45x17

offside parking brake low

Pass 12 Oct 2013 38,418 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2013 38,418 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 33,866 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2012 33,866 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

air bag light stay on

brake warning light stay on

diff seal leaking

Pass 8 Oct 2011 29,317 miles

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

offside parking brake reading low,150/220

Fail 2 Oct 2010 26,691 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

oil leak from rear axle diff.front seal

Pass 2 Oct 2010 26,691 miles

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

oil leak from rear axle diff.front seal

Pass 29 Sep 2009 23,887 miles

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

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

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

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

child seat fitted nearside rear

offside handbrake reading low,110/250

surface cracks in outer walls and edges and all four tyres worn low

Pass 9 Sep 2008 21,278 miles
Fail 9 Sep 2008 21,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 29 Aug 2007 17,513 miles

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

front tyres wearing on outer edge,requires wheel alignment

Pass 30 Aug 2006 12,549 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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LV53 AAX 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 66.7%.

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 LV53 AAX, 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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LV53 AAX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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