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BL03 YRE

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Oct 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

124,159 mi
Last recorded124,159 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBL03 YRE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 124,159 miles

All four tyres outer side walls worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn low on limit and cut in tread

Offside rear tyre worn low on limit and cut in tread

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

steering angle light on

Fail 24 Sep 2018 124,145 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

All four tyres outer side walls worn

Front tyres worn on edges

Nearside rear tyre worn low on limit and cut in tread

Offside rear tyre worn low on limit and cut in tread

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

Rear flexible brake hoses perished

Underside of vehicle damp with oil

Pass 31 May 2017 112,549 miles

Nearside Front tyre cut outer sidewall

chip in screen

front discs worn inner edge

rear brake discs corroded

steering rack damp

Fail 27 May 2017 112,459 miles

Exhaust system not adequately supported downpipe (7.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm 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 damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front fog lamp insecue

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 23 May 2016 104,877 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 30 May 2015 95,965 miles

Hand brake low effort

engine damp with oil

Fail 29 May 2015 95,935 miles

Nearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine damp with oil

Pass 22 May 2014 87,411 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 81,618 miles

both rear droplinks have slight play

Pass 25 Jun 2012 71,987 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2012 71,987 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2011 61,630 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 52,233 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

o/s/f tyre worn edges

rear tyres worn inner edge

Pass 26 Jun 2009 41,494 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2008 34,410 miles
Pass 14 Jun 2007 29,836 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 22,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Fail 31 May 2006 22,418 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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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BL03 YRE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 BL03 YRE, 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 BL03 YRE registered?

BL03 YRE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2003.

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