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LV53 KUJ

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 May 2024
Tests24 (19 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate79.2%

Mileage

118,050 mi
Last recorded118,050 miles
Recorded on6 May 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLV53 KUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 5 fail
Pass 6 May 2023 118,050 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

offside rear sill corroded

oil warning light flickering

Pass 25 Apr 2022 112,549 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front exhaust section in poor condition

Pass 26 Apr 2021 107,193 miles

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Fail 29 Mar 2021 107,092 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 4 Feb 2020 99,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Feb 2020 99,373 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Nearside Headlamp incorrect colour (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 1 Feb 2019 84,956 miles

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 31 Jan 2019 84,953 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached rear (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 31 Jan 2018 72,649 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front tyre cracked around outer shoulder

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded main feed rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Fail 21 Dec 2017 72,650 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main feed (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2017 69,522 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 11 May 2016 62,966 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear main (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 6 May 2015 56,512 miles

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

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

Pass 7 May 2014 49,983 miles
Pass 9 May 2013 42,610 miles
Pass 10 May 2012 35,416 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2011 33,490 miles
Fail 27 Jul 2010 31,849 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 31,849 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 30,600 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2009 29,804 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2008 27,177 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 23,673 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 18,771 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 KUJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 79.2%.

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 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 LV53 KUJ, 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 LV53 KUJ registered?

LV53 KUJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2003.

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