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WV53 LKX

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

141,044 mi
Last recorded141,044 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV53 LKX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 141,044 miles

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Outer Edges Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 18 Jun 2019 141,029 miles

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both Outer Edges Below 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 135,530 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 May 2017 133,994 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 28 Apr 2017 132,981 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)

brake pad indicator malfunction message on dash

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

bonnet open light on dash,bonnet securly charged

brake pipe corrosion and under trays fitted so unable to fully see all brake pipes

Pass 7 May 2016 127,265 miles
Fail 6 May 2016 127,241 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded next to flexy hose (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 22 May 2015 123,286 miles
Fail 22 May 2015 123,271 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 13 Jan 2014 107,335 miles

Nearside front roll bar end link cover starting to crack

Some minor cracks in fuel cap seal

Pass 14 Jan 2013 90,917 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2013 90,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 6 Mar 2012 87,447 miles

Head light washers not working

Fail 5 Mar 2012 87,446 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Head light washers not working

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

Pass 11 Mar 2011 80,171 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 68,220 miles

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

Fail 26 Feb 2010 67,601 miles

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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

Pass 17 Feb 2009 52,874 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2008 45,643 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

plastic trims shields and guards covering many perscribed areas

Pass 14 Mar 2007 54,832 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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WV53 LKX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 WV53 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 WV53 LKX registered?

WV53 LKX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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