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DY03 MVE

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

111,980 mi
Last recorded111,980 miles
Recorded on28 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDY03 MVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 28 Aug 2018 111,980 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 7 Jun 2018 111,866 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

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

Parking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

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

Fail 7 May 2018 111,824 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault Illuminating intermittently through out the test (3.4.1c)

Central Rear Statutory seat belt missing Both clasps missing. Unable to lift lower seat cushion to check for presence. Central belt not checked (5.1.1)

Hazard warning switch missing Or unmarked. Interior of vehicle has been modified switches moved/removed. Switch is not obviously within drivers reach (1.4.B.1d)

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)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling wheel arch/wing (4.1.D.2)

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

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)

Nearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle Fouling the wheel arch/wing. This has caused multiple cuts around the tyre. (4.1.D.2)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.0mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 May 2017 106,986 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2017 106,850 miles

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

Offside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

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

Pass 4 May 2016 102,010 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Fail 4 May 2016 102,010 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt rear (2.4.G.2)

Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint both front (2.4.G.2)

oil leak

steering rack has slight play

Pass 3 Dec 2014 95,690 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Dec 2014 95,690 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Fail 16 Dec 2013 95,142 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

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

Pass 16 Dec 2013 95,142 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 31 Oct 2012 94,511 miles

Air bag fault light "ON" may fail next year.

Brake pipes around & over fuel tank corrioding.

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

O/S/F brake disc backing plate rusty & fowling disc.

Fail 29 Oct 2012 94,511 miles

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

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

Air bag fault light "ON" may fail next year.

Brake pad warning light "ON" n/s/r sensor wire broke.

Brake pipes around & over fuel tank corrioding.

N/S/R tyre only 2mm, looks rotational but on wording.

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

O/S/F brake disc backing plate rusty & fowling disc.

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 10 Nov 2011 90,315 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 77,917 miles

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2009 66,486 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2008 57,494 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2007 48,361 miles

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

Pass 4 Sep 2006 38,597 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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DY03 MVE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DY03 MVE, 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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DY03 MVE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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