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2003 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration LS53NYF
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Black
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expired 06 Jun 2026
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MOT History 17 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
3 May 2017
Fail
Mileage: 112,049 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
- Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Offside Front Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Coolant leak ()
- Oil leak ()
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
13 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 99,605 MI
Expiry date: 12 Oct 2016 6 Jun 202613 Oct 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,605 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
19 Jun 2015
Fail
Mileage: 99,523 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)
1 Sep 2014
Pass
Mileage: 93,696 MI
Expiry date: 31 Aug 2015 6 Jun 20261 Sep 2014
Fail
Mileage: 93,696 MI
6 Jun 202627 Apr 2013
Pass
Mileage: 90,521 MI
Expiry date: 26 Apr 2014 6 Jun 202627 Apr 2013
Fail
Mileage: 90,521 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
30 Mar 2013
Fail
Mileage: 89,980 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
5 Mar 2012
Pass
Mileage: 81,725 MI
Expiry date: 4 Mar 2013Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
12 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 74,892 MI
Expiry date: 11 Feb 2012Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
5 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 74,739 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Front registration plate dirty (6.3.1d)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
6 Aug 2009
Pass
Mileage: 62,824 MI
Expiry date: 5 Aug 2010 6 Jun 20263 Aug 2009
Fail
Mileage: 62,772 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
19 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 51,124 MI
Expiry date: 18 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
8 Dec 2006
Pass
Mileage: 46,135 MI
Expiry date: 7 Dec 2007 6 Jun 202629 Nov 2006
Fail
Mileage: 46,134 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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LS53NYF was registered on 2003-11-07
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