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DE03 PVX

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Apr 2019
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

152,098 mi
Last recorded152,098 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE03 PVX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2018 152,098 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2017 147,047 miles
Fail 11 Mar 2017 147,047 miles

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 18 Mar 2016 142,189 miles

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Pass 18 Mar 2015 134,349 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre tread feathering and wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread feathered and worn to legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

power steering reservoir and hoses damp

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

severe oil leaks from engine

Fail 17 Mar 2015 134,349 miles

Nearside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

n/s/f tyre tread feathering and wearing low on inner edge

n/s/r tyre tread feathered and worn to legal limit (1.6mm) on inner edge

power steering reservoir and hoses damp

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pipes corroding

severe oil leaks from engine

Pass 22 Jan 2014 127,767 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in osf s/wall

wipers beginning to smear

Fail 22 Jan 2014 127,767 miles

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

Offside 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)

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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

cuts in osf s/wall

wipers beginning to smear

Pass 22 Jan 2013 118,895 miles
Fail 22 Jan 2013 118,895 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 17 Dec 2011 113,940 miles

fuel filler cap seal is slightly deteriorated

offside front tyre is worn heavily on inner edge of tread

rear number plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 22 Dec 2010 106,215 miles

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

P/S fluid is low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Fail 22 Dec 2010 106,215 miles

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

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

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

O/S/F tyre appears soft

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

P/S fluid is low

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

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

Pass 5 Aug 2009 88,541 miles

Power steering level is low

Oil leak

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 5 Aug 2009 88,537 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Power steering level is low

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 14 May 2008 65,713 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 54,413 miles
Pass 18 May 2006 42,235 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 PVX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 DE03 PVX, 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 DE03 PVX registered?

DE03 PVX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is DE03 PVX safe to buy?

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