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DE03 BLX

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Mar 2024
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

115,023 mi
Last recorded115,023 miles
Recorded on25 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 BLX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Mar 2023 115,023 miles

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

Brake repair covered in underseal (1.1.21 (e) (i))

Covers Fitted On Sills (Inner & Outer) & Heavy Underseal

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Subframe mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Suspension spring mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Under-chassis, Suspension, Exhaust & Brake components corroded.

Vehicle is Heavily Under-sealed.

Fail 26 May 2021 118,981 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded rear ends of both front to rear at brake hoses (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front "D" bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear in various places (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front forward arms inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

slight play/wear noted at both rear wheels

under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 24 Jun 2020 118,299 miles

BRAKE PIPES GREASED ALONG THE VEHICLE.

Front BOTH FRONT TYRES WORN ON EDGES.

Nearside Front Upper STRUT MOUNT NOISEY

Pass 13 Mar 2017 107,800 miles

Central Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 26 Feb 2016 96,122 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 86,459 miles
Fail 10 Mar 2015 86,442 miles

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

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

Offside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

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

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

Pass 10 Mar 2014 77,274 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2013 67,506 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2013 67,506 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2012 60,072 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2011 53,401 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 47,165 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2009 41,549 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2008 37,172 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 27,984 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2007 27,977 miles

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

Pass 26 Jun 2006 18,119 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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DE03 BLX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 DE03 BLX, 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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DE03 BLX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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