MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
132,168 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs worn close to minimum thickness - recommend replaced
slight play in rack pinion shaft + rack arms
underbody covers fitted
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
underbody covers fitted
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Steering column shaft has slight end float (2.1.3)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
front discs worn close to minimum thickness - recommend replaced
slight play in rack pinion shaft + rack arms
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in nearside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
engine undertray fitted
slight movement in pinion shaft
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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DE03 XSV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.
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 XSV, 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 XSV registered?
DE03 XSV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2003.
Is DE03 XSV safe to buy?
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