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DV03 CLU

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2021
Tests24 (15 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

168,069 mi
Last recorded168,069 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV03 CLU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 9 fail
Pass 22 Dec 2020 168,069 miles

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Fail 18 Dec 2020 168,062 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rears by o/s/r drop sill (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Pass 2 Jul 2019 165,439 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 160,623 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Fail 28 Jun 2018 160,612 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low won't adjust. (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Jun 2017 154,201 miles

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

high level brake light not working.

Fail 22 Jun 2017 154,201 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (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 inner and outer edges (4.1.E.1)

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

high level brake light not working.

Pass 17 Jun 2016 146,628 miles

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

Fail 17 Jun 2016 146,628 miles

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 26 Jun 2015 139,286 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2015 139,286 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2014 126,089 miles

Centre brake light inop

Fail 2 Jun 2013 116,707 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 2 Jun 2013 116,707 miles
Pass 30 May 2012 108,830 miles
Fail 29 Jun 2011 106,189 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Oil leak

front brake discs surface corroded on outer surface

rear brake discs surface corroded

rear offside tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 29 Jun 2011 106,189 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Oil leak

front brake discs surface corroded on outer surface

rear brake discs surface corroded

rear offside tyre wearing low on outer edge

Pass 5 May 2010 99,968 miles

spare flat

Pass 5 May 2009 94,675 miles

front bumper damaged

Pass 15 May 2008 90,149 miles
Fail 8 May 2008 90,149 miles

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

Fail 9 May 2007 82,981 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 May 2007 82,981 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2006 71,688 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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DV03 CLU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 DV03 CLU, 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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DV03 CLU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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