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BN03 XOU

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2014
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

157,254 mi
Last recorded157,254 miles
Recorded on1 Nov 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBN03 XOU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 1 Nov 2013 157,254 miles

Oil leak

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 15 Nov 2012 146,318 miles
Pass 12 May 2011 137,281 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 137,264 miles

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

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

Engine oily

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Slight play in nearside rear and offside rear balljoints but not excessive

Pass 1 Oct 2010 130,997 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2009 118,151 miles

offside rear brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 11 Sep 2008 103,694 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

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Pass 17 Sep 2007 87,049 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Sep 2006 67,842 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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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BN03 XOU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 BN03 XOU, 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 BN03 XOU registered?

BN03 XOU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2003.

Is BN03 XOU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BN03 XOU shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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