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PF03 LKX

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Aug 2021
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

128,341 mi
Last recorded128,341 miles
Recorded on25 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 LKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Aug 2020 128,341 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 Aug 2012 128,323 miles

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

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 4 Oct 2011 103,696 miles

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

front brake discs well worn and pads partly worn

front wiper blades abit poor at clearing

horn tone abit poor

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f drop link boot split

o/s/f tyre 2mm inside edge

rear diff leaking

Fail 4 Oct 2011 103,696 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

both front tyres scrubbing inner edge

front brake discs well worn and pads partly worn

front wiper blades abit poor at clearing

horn tone abit poor

n/s/r tyre 2-3mm

o/s/f drop link boot split

o/s/f tyre 2mm inside edge

rear diff leaking

Pass 5 Oct 2010 70,231 miles

both rear discs very badly worn

Pass 11 Sep 2009 41,356 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2a)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Fail 24 Jun 2009 41,339 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jun 2008 36,455 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2007 28,728 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2006 21,065 miles
Fail 31 May 2006 21,065 miles

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

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

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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PF03 LKX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 PF03 LKX, 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 PF03 LKX registered?

PF03 LKX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 4 June 2003.

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