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LS03PWJ
2003 BMW 520
Colour: Black
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
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- Registration LS03PWJ
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 23 Feb 2027
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MOT History 26 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
26
Total Tests
20
Passes
6
Failures
76.92%
Pass Rate
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68 Total Defects Recorded
23 Feb 2026
Pass
Mileage: 139,205 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2027 7 Jun 202621 Feb 2026
Fail
Mileage: 139,189 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
24 Feb 2025
Pass
Mileage: 131,739 MI
Expiry date: 23 Feb 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
15 Dec 2023
Pass
Mileage: 125,852 MI
Expiry date: 14 Dec 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
12 Dec 2023
Fail
Mileage: 125,844 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
6 Dec 2022
Pass
Mileage: 118,108 MI
Expiry date: 5 Dec 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
6 Dec 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,108 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing on inside side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
16 Nov 2022
Fail
Mileage: 118,097 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Central Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Emissions not tested oil below min mark (8.2.1.2 (d)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no pattern (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn marked with chalk (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp indicator comes on (4.2.3 (c)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
28 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 115,143 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
29 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 112,156 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
18 Apr 2019
Pass
Mileage: 105,361 MI
Expiry date: 17 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,359 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
17 Apr 2019
Fail
Mileage: 105,356 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
18 Apr 2018
Pass
Mileage: 99,758 MI
Expiry date: 17 Apr 2019 7 Jun 20268 Jun 2016
Pass
Mileage: 99,179 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2017 7 Jun 20266 Jun 2015
Pass
Mileage: 97,623 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2016 7 Jun 20267 Jun 2014
Pass
Mileage: 95,807 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
8 Jun 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,394 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2014 7 Jun 20269 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 83,840 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
9 Jun 2011
Pass
Mileage: 77,954 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2012 7 Jun 202629 May 2010
Pass
Mileage: 69,751 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2011 7 Jun 202613 Jun 2009
Pass
Mileage: 63,508 MI
Expiry date: 12 Jun 2010 7 Jun 202621 May 2008
Pass
Mileage: 58,123 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2009 7 Jun 202624 May 2007
Pass
Mileage: 50,098 MI
Expiry date: 23 May 2008 7 Jun 202616 Apr 2007
Pass
Mileage: 49,200 MI
Expiry date: 15 Apr 2008 7 Jun 20268 May 2006
Pass
Mileage: 36,451 MI
Expiry date: 16 May 2007 7 Jun 2026You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
LS03PWJ was registered on 2003-05-16
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