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BW03 PPV

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

112,706 mi
Last recorded112,706 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBW03 PPV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2022 112,706 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2021 108,615 miles
Pass 23 Apr 2020 102,614 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 22 Apr 2020 102,600 miles

Central Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Nearside and Offside (3.4 (b) (ii))

Central Rear Direction indicator light intensity significantly reduced Nearside And Offside. (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Side repeater light intensity significantly reduced (4.4.3 (a))

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

Central Front Inner Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Central Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Rear Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2019 102,516 miles

engine covers and undertrays fitted onscuring check to brake pipes

parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

rear axle bush perished but not weakend

Fail 25 Mar 2019 102,516 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

engine covers and undertrays fitted onscuring check to brake pipes

parking brake lever has slight reserve travel

rear axle bush perished but not weakend

Pass 5 Mar 2018 99,088 miles

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

Fail 22 Feb 2018 99,063 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

front disks corroded on the inner edges

Pass 10 Feb 2017 95,500 miles

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 4 Feb 2017 95,465 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 3 Feb 2016 91,528 miles

rear parking brake slightly uneven.

Pass 6 Feb 2015 87,693 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2014 80,774 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 78,223 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2012 74,505 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 73,484 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r hub lower bush slight play.

Fail 12 Aug 2011 73,484 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

n/s/r hub lower bush slight play.

Pass 16 Aug 2010 64,187 miles

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

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

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

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

front number plate loose

Pass 10 Aug 2009 56,852 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 150,357 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 42,541 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2006 34,741 miles

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

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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BW03 PPV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 BW03 PPV, 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 BW03 PPV registered?

BW03 PPV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 14 July 2003.

Is BW03 PPV safe to buy?

The MOT history for BW03 PPV shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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