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CK03 SWW

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Sep 2020
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

145,407 mi
Last recorded145,407 miles
Recorded on30 Sep 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCK03 SWW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Sep 2019 145,407 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 20 Sep 2019 145,362 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 27 Jul 2018 141,290 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2018 141,280 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2017 136,455 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Jun 2017 136,453 miles

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

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak ()

Pass 5 Jul 2016 131,651 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2016 131,568 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Jun 2015 125,089 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2015 125,085 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 1 Jul 2014 119,842 miles
Pass 12 Aug 2013 112,171 miles
Fail 9 Aug 2013 112,170 miles

Nearside 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 20 Jul 2012 100,745 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs are rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Fail 19 Jul 2012 100,739 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

front and rear brake discs are rusty

front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

Pass 18 May 2011 94,151 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2010 83,971 miles

both front shocks weeping, o/s worst

slight play in o/s/r antiroll bar link

Pass 9 Jul 2009 65,525 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2008 53,550 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2007 47,797 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 8 Aug 2007 47,797 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 36,130 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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CK03 SWW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 CK03 SWW, 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 CK03 SWW registered?

CK03 SWW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 6 May 2003.

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