MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
139,081 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear exhaust heat shield loose
engine oil leak
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
Offside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2) DANGEROUS
Offside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1) DANGEROUS
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS
Bonnet damaged
Exhaust heatshield loose
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre has a sidewall repair
oil leak
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)
Exhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
offside rear tyre has a sidewall repair
oil leak
front and rear brake pads low
offside front tyre tread very low on inner edge
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
front and rear brake pads low
offside front tyre tread very low on inner edge
Oil leak
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
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)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Oil leak
engine oil low
both front tyres severely worn on inner edges, replacement reqired soon
n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit and o/s/r wearing on inner edge
Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
both front tyres severely worn on inner edges, replacement reqired soon
n/s/r tyre wearing close to limit and o/s/r wearing on inner edge
front discs worn inspection advised
front tyres worn on inner edges
handbrake is tight to apply inspection advised
nearside rear tyre is feathered on inner edge
offside front tyre is cracking replacement advised
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
offside front tyre is cracking replacement advised
front discs worn inspection advised
front tyres worn on inner edges
handbrake is tight to apply inspection advised
nearside rear tyre is feathered on inner edge
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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BK03 HSU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 BK03 HSU, 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.
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What year was BK03 HSU registered?
BK03 HSU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2003.
Is BK03 HSU safe to buy?
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