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CP03 VRM

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2019
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

141,400 mi
Last recorded141,400 miles
Recorded on4 May 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP03 VRM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 4 May 2018 141,400 miles

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Fail 3 May 2018 141,400 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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)

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 26 Apr 2017 138,392 miles

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Fail 26 Apr 2017 138,392 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 26 May 2016 128,810 miles

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

oil leak on engine

Fail 26 May 2016 128,810 miles

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

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

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

oil leak on engine

Pass 26 Jun 2015 114,966 miles

Oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,816 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 102,816 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 87,946 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake noise, windscreen chipped, boot strut deffective, rear tyres uneven wear to edges

Pass 19 Jun 2012 76,141 miles

rear brake noise, hand brake imbalanced, windscreen chipped, uneven wear to tyre inner edges, play in rear roll bar links at limit, slight deterioration and movment in front inner lower arm bushes x4

Pass 17 Jun 2011 63,416 miles

multi guards fitted, minor play in o/s rear roll bar link

Pass 23 Jun 2010 53,589 miles

multi guards fitted, minor play in o/s rear anti roll bar link, 4x tyres uneven wear to edges

Pass 23 Jun 2009 43,537 miles

multi guards fitted, n/s rear tyre pressure low, minor play in o/s rear anti roll bar link, front tyres uneven wear to inner edges possible tracking

Pass 19 Jun 2008 34,362 miles

f pads worn,

Pass 22 Jun 2007 25,194 miles
Pass 31 May 2006 15,689 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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CP03 VRM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 CP03 VRM, 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 CP03 VRM registered?

CP03 VRM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 June 2003.

Is CP03 VRM safe to buy?

The MOT history for CP03 VRM shows 17 tests with a 76.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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