MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
154,639 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Both front headlamps hazy
Offside rear anti roll link bar gaiter deteriorating
Oil leak
oil leak
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
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
offside front tyre wearing thin
nearside front tyre worn very close to limits 235/45/17
CENTER BRAKE LIGHT NOT WORKING
EML LIGHT ON
both front shock absorbers weak
nearside rear hand brake efficiency low
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
both front shock absorbers weak
offside rear link bar play in ball joint
oil leak
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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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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