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LS03ZXV
2003 BMW 520
Colour: Silver
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
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- Registration LS03ZXV
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Silver
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 07 May 2022
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MOT History 22 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
22
Total Tests
16
Passes
6
Failures
72.73%
Pass Rate
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97 Total Defects Recorded
8 May 2021
Pass
Mileage: 149,042 MI
Expiry date: 7 May 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Front headlights internally broken but adjuster still works (moving)
- undertrays fitted
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear parking brake needs adjustments
- Nearside Rear bumper damaged
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre worn change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
6 May 2021
Fail
Mileage: 149,042 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted corners (6.1.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c)) Repair immediately
- Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear bumper damaged
- undertrays fitted
- Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
- Nearside Rear parking brake needs adjustments
- Nearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge centre worn change as soon as possible (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Front headlights internally broken but adjuster still works (moving)
9 Oct 2020
Pass
Mileage: 144,394 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
25 Oct 2019
Pass
Mileage: 98,041 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
24 Oct 2019
Fail
Mileage: 98,041 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45ZR17 97W (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45ZR17 97W (5.2.3 (d) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()
- Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
27 Oct 2018
Pass
Mileage: 124,216 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
27 Oct 2018
Fail
Mileage: 124,216 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm has a nail and a cut in the tread as well (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Outer Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
20 Oct 2017
Pass
Mileage: 107,488 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- engine bay and underbody covers
- Oil leak ()
28 Oct 2016
Pass
Mileage: 92,293 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- oil leak
- engine bay and under body covers
28 Oct 2016
Fail
Mileage: 92,293 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides scored (3.5.1i)
- oil leak
- engine bay and under body covers
- Offside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Nearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
28 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 80,189 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
28 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 80,188 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
22 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 71,262 MI
Expiry date: 21 Oct 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
18 Oct 2014
Fail
Mileage: 71,260 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) Dangerous
- Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
28 Aug 2013
Pass
Mileage: 65,293 MI
Expiry date: 27 Aug 2014 13 Jun 202623 Jun 2012
Pass
Mileage: 57,854 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2013 13 Jun 20261 Jul 2011
Pass
Mileage: 53,915 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
2 Jul 2010
Pass
Mileage: 50,008 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2011 13 Jun 20263 Jul 2009
Pass
Mileage: 45,734 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2010 13 Jun 20262 Jul 2008
Pass
Mileage: 42,190 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2009 13 Jun 20264 Jul 2007
Pass
Mileage: 37,387 MI
Expiry date: 3 Jul 2008 13 Jun 20261 Jul 2006
Pass
Mileage: 29,901 MI
Expiry date: 30 Jun 2007 13 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!
LS03ZXV was registered on 2003-06-26
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