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LW03 OAE

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

154,639 mi
Last recorded154,639 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLW03 OAE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2018 154,639 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2017 152,903 miles

Both front headlamps hazy

Offside rear anti roll link bar gaiter deteriorating

Oil leak

Pass 22 Aug 2016 151,764 miles

oil leak

Pass 26 Aug 2015 151,236 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d'mount bushes (2.4.G.2)

Front shock absorber weak

Fail 27 Aug 2014 150,414 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

nearside front tyre worn very close to limits 235/45/17

offside front tyre wearing thin

Pass 27 Aug 2014 150,414 miles

offside front tyre wearing thin

nearside front tyre worn very close to limits 235/45/17

Pass 9 Aug 2013 146,929 miles

CENTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING

EML LIGHT ON

Pass 1 Sep 2012 128,025 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

nearside rear hand brake efficiency low

Fail 29 Aug 2012 128,009 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

both front shock absorbers weak

nearside rear hand brake efficiency low

Pass 15 Aug 2011 121,025 miles

both front shock absorbers weak

offside rear link bar play in ball joint

oil leak

Pass 23 Aug 2010 103,352 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2010 103,334 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Jun 2009 83,025 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 66,393 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 51,341 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,898 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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LW03 OAE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 LW03 OAE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of LW03 OAE?

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What year was LW03 OAE registered?

LW03 OAE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is LW03 OAE safe to buy?

The MOT history for LW03 OAE shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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