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BT03 MDZ

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2014
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

140,293 mi
Last recorded140,293 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT03 MDZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2013 140,293 miles

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

eml on dash

Fail 13 Jun 2013 140,293 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

eml on dash

Pass 11 Jun 2012 126,784 miles

Nearside Front Radius arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Jun 2011 104,498 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2011 104,498 miles

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 21 Jun 2010 85,418 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Fail 21 Jun 2010 85,418 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)

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

Pass 19 Jun 2009 65,705 miles
Fail 18 Jun 2009 65,704 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jun 2008 45,193 miles

nsf tyre cracking in side wall and both front tyres low on edges

Pass 18 Jun 2007 28,223 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 14,975 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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BT03 MDZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BT03 MDZ, 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 BT03 MDZ registered?

BT03 MDZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 5 June 2003.

Is BT03 MDZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for BT03 MDZ shows 12 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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