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RF53 LZN

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

157,331 mi
Last recorded157,331 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF53 LZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2016 157,331 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2015 153,855 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2015 153,802 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 30 Apr 2014 145,345 miles
Pass 29 May 2013 140,475 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 131,251 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2011 118,306 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2010 109,088 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 96,134 miles

near side rear tyre close to limit

Pass 8 Mar 2008 83,533 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2007 75,111 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

undertrays fitted front to rear

Pass 18 Sep 2006 68,037 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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RF53 LZN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 RF53 LZN, 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 RF53 LZN registered?

RF53 LZN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RF53 LZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for RF53 LZN shows 12 tests with a 91.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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