MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
178,286 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre worn low 3mm tread remaining
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Various stone chips to windscreen
Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre worn low 3mm tread remaining
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Various stone chips to windscreen
Various vehicle underbody protection trays fitted the view to certain items restricted
Crack In Non Swept Area Of Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Tested In Wet Conditions
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Minor Chips In Windscreen
Tested In Wet Conditions
Both Rear Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Side Undertrays Fitted
Both Rear Tyres 3mm (legal Limit 1.6mm)
Engine Undertray Fitted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Side Undertrays Fitted
Engine Oil Leaks
Engine Undertray Fitted
Exhaust System Rusted
Crack In Non Swept Area Of Windscreen
Engine Undertray Fitted
Outer Sill Covers Fitted
Side Undertrays Fitted
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Chips In Windscreen
Engine And Side Undertrays Fitted
Front Brake Discs Lipped
Front brake imbalance high attention needed
Nearside and offside rear tyres worn on legal limit
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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RA53 LFK 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 RA53 LFK, 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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RA53 LFK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2003.
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