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BK03 HSU

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

139,081 mi
Last recorded139,081 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK03 HSU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Fail 1 Nov 2018 139,081 miles

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))

Pass 11 Jul 2017 137,366 miles

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

Fail 3 Jul 2017 137,186 miles

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

Pass 3 Jun 2016 131,431 miles

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

Fail 25 May 2016 131,232 miles

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

Pass 2 Jun 2015 124,999 miles

front and rear brake pads low

offside front tyre tread very low on inner edge

Fail 1 Jun 2015 124,999 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

front and rear brake pads low

offside front tyre tread very low on inner edge

Pass 24 May 2014 119,501 miles

Oil leak

Fail 2 May 2014 119,434 miles

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

Pass 18 Mar 2013 113,945 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 107,485 miles

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

Fail 24 Feb 2012 107,485 miles

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

Pass 25 Feb 2011 100,673 miles

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

Fail 25 Feb 2011 100,673 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2010 96,673 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 87,985 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 87,985 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 Dec 2007 78,857 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2006 72,690 miles
Fail 21 Nov 2006 72,690 miles

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)

Pass 22 Mar 2006 68,246 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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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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was BK03 HSU registered?

BK03 HSU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2003.

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