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LX53 SZO

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2023
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

117,408 mi
Last recorded117,408 miles
Recorded on5 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLX53 SZO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 5 Dec 2022 117,408 miles

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2021 113,635 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Sep 2021 113,632 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Sep 2020 107,547 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2020 107,546 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Oct 2019 104,034 miles

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 17 Oct 2018 100,179 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt x2 ()

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Plastic sills and undertrays fitted obscuring components

Pass 20 Nov 2017 96,120 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Nov 2016 91,926 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

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

Pass 18 Nov 2015 87,922 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 81,244 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 73,329 miles
Fail 11 Feb 2014 73,329 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

osr tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 12 Feb 2013 65,558 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2013 65,558 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 57,975 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2011 50,999 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2010 44,398 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 29,172 miles

Nearside Rear 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 6 Feb 2007 22,081 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2006 22,032 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2006 21,958 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 21,631 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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LX53 SZO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 LX53 SZO, 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

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What year was LX53 SZO registered?

LX53 SZO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is LX53 SZO safe to buy?

The MOT history for LX53 SZO shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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