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DV52 ZYE

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Nov 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

213,149 mi
Last recorded213,149 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDV52 ZYE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2016 213,149 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Offside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 200,650 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside wiper blade in poor condition

Pass 7 Nov 2014 195,727 miles

Brake pads warning light on

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog light not working

Offside front seat belt is slow to return

Oil leak

Prop shaft front drive flange is in poor condition

Fail 6 Nov 2014 195,727 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pads warning light on

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

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

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

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

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

Offside front fog light not working

Offside front seat belt is slow to return

Oil leak

Prop shaft front drive flange is in poor condition

Pass 31 Oct 2013 190,205 miles

Brake pad wear warning light on

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

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 184,557 miles

Brake warning light on

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

Fail 5 Nov 2012 184,557 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Brake warning light on

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

Pass 8 Nov 2011 177,273 miles

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake warning light on

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil leak

Front discs in poor condition

N/S/F Anti rill bar link-rod dust cover split

O/S/F Tyre bald on outer edge

Rear diff leak

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 4 Nov 2011 177,213 miles

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

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Brake warning light on

Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Engine oil leak

Front discs in poor condition

N/S/F Anti rill bar link-rod dust cover split

O/S/F Tyre bald on outer edge

Rear diff leak

Rear discs in poor condition

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

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

coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 15 Nov 2010 159,903 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 141,336 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 120,307 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 94,629 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

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

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

all tyres wearing on edges

front windscreen wipers smearing

nearside rear tyre wall splitting

offside front tyre wall splitting

offside rear tyre wall splitting

Pass 9 May 2006 71,578 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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DV52 ZYE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 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 DV52 ZYE, 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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DV52 ZYE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 January 2003.

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