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BHZ 315

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Oct 2026
Tests24 (20 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

131,411 mi
Last recorded131,411 miles
Recorded on17 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBHZ 315
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

20 pass 4 fail
Pass 17 Sep 2025 131,411 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2024 126,999 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2023 123,314 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face outer edge light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge light corrosion on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Inner face outer edge light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Outer edge light corrosion on both faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 3 Nov 2022 119,680 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 116,392 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2020 114,292 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2019 111,280 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2019 111,278 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at fuel tank area and over rear axle (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 30 Oct 2018 107,106 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 103,152 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Oct 2016 98,026 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2016 98,026 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Oct 2015 92,818 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 86,100 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

auxillary engine belt starting to split

engine oil on minimum

Pass 30 Oct 2013 80,474 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2012 73,019 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2011 65,029 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2010 59,618 miles

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm advise replacement soon

Fail 11 Nov 2010 59,618 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

offside rear tyre on 2.5mm advise replacement soon

Pass 22 Jun 2009 50,336 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 50,206 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 19 Jun 2008 41,653 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 14 Jun 2007 32,885 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 31 May 2006 21,635 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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BHZ 315 is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 BHZ 315, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BHZ 315 registered?

BHZ 315 is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is BHZ 315 safe to buy?

The MOT history for BHZ 315 shows 24 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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