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CU03 UZT

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Aug 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

104,416 mi
Last recorded104,416 miles
Recorded on21 Aug 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCU03 UZT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 21 Aug 2013 104,416 miles

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

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

Fail 20 Aug 2013 104,415 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

Pass 24 Aug 2012 92,420 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from rear diff

Fail 24 Aug 2012 92,420 miles

Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

oil leak from rear diff

Pass 20 Jun 2011 79,435 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2011 79,435 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 25 Jun 2010 69,828 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2010 69,828 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 26 Jun 2009 58,369 miles

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

Fail 26 Jun 2009 58,369 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 15 Jul 2008 49,098 miles
Fail 15 Jul 2008 49,096 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 10 Sep 2007 39,025 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 26,554 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 22,963 miles

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

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

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

split in n/s/r tyre

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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CU03 UZT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 CU03 UZT, 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 CU03 UZT registered?

CU03 UZT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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