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LS53YXP
2003 BMW 520
Colour: Grey
Fuel: Petrol
Engine: 2171cc
General Information
- Registration LS53YXP
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
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- Expires 20 Apr 2027
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MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
30
Total Tests
21
Passes
9
Failures
70%
Pass Rate
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52 Total Defects Recorded
21 Apr 2026
Pass
Mileage: 87,368 MI
Expiry date: 20 Apr 2027 8 Jun 202616 Mar 2026
Fail
Mileage: 87,170 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- tpms light on
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))
19 Sep 2025
Pass
Mileage: 85,979 MI
Expiry date: 18 Sep 2026Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
17 Sep 2025
Fail
Mileage: 85,979 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge by bent rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip beam working (4.1.2 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
11 Sep 2024
Pass
Mileage: 79,882 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2025Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
14 Sep 2023
Pass
Mileage: 76,087 MI
Expiry date: 13 Sep 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))
19 Oct 2022
Pass
Mileage: 69,692 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2023 8 Jun 202629 Oct 2021
Pass
Mileage: 63,222 MI
Expiry date: 28 Oct 2022 8 Jun 202629 Oct 2021
Fail
Mileage: 63,222 MI
8 Jun 202612 Nov 2020
Pass
Mileage: 59,199 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Pinhole in the N/S/R upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover.
14 Nov 2019
Pass
Mileage: 54,508 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leaks.
14 Nov 2019
Fail
Mileage: 54,508 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) Dangerous
Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leaks.
23 Nov 2018
Pass
Mileage: 48,682 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leaks.
- A/C belt has disintegrated.
23 Nov 2018
Fail
Mileage: 48,682 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Engine oil leaks.
- A/C belt has disintegrated.
17 Nov 2017
Pass
Mileage: 41,750 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2018 8 Jun 202617 Nov 2017
Fail
Mileage: 41,750 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
30 Nov 2016
Pass
Mileage: 37,941 MI
Expiry date: 29 Nov 2017 8 Jun 202629 Nov 2016
Fail
Mileage: 37,938 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
26 Oct 2015
Pass
Mileage: 36,628 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2016 8 Jun 202628 Oct 2014
Pass
Mileage: 34,655 MI
Expiry date: 27 Oct 2015 8 Jun 202616 Oct 2013
Pass
Mileage: 32,978 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2014 8 Jun 202610 Oct 2012
Pass
Mileage: 30,797 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2013 8 Jun 202626 Sep 2011
Pass
Mileage: 28,440 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2012 8 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Pass
Mileage: 25,536 MI
Expiry date: 20 Oct 2011 8 Jun 202621 Oct 2010
Fail
Mileage: 25,536 MI
8 Jun 20267 Oct 2009
Pass
Mileage: 23,051 MI
Expiry date: 6 Oct 2010 8 Jun 20266 Oct 2009
Fail
Mileage: 23,050 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
16 Sep 2008
Pass
Mileage: 20,656 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2009 8 Jun 202618 Sep 2007
Pass
Mileage: 17,661 MI
Expiry date: 17 Sep 2008 8 Jun 202627 Oct 2006
Pass
Mileage: 12,791 MI
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LS53YXP was registered on 2003-11-27
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