MOT Status
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160,314 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Both rear tyres close to limits.
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall.
Oil leak ()
Traction control light covered up with tape.
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Nearside Front tyre cuts in outer sidewall.
Offside Rear tyre worn and splitting on inner sidewall.
Oil leak ()
Traction control light covered up with tape.
Nearside Rear tyre wearing on inner edge.
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
small split in nearside front tyre.
traction control light covered up with tape.
traction control light covered up with tape.
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
traction control light covered up with tape.
Oil leak
nearside rear handbrake reading slightly low
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
nearside rear handbrake reading slightly low
Centre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
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)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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CU03 UWV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 CU03 UWV, 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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CU03 UWV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 8 May 2003.
Is CU03 UWV safe to buy?
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