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E6 WNG

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2017
Tests12 (11 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate91.7%

Mileage

125,692 mi
Last recorded125,692 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationE6 WNG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 125,692 miles
Pass 1 Apr 2015 115,335 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement lamp on

Fail 30 Mar 2015 115,333 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine mangement lamp on

Pass 22 Mar 2014 113,277 miles

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)

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

o/s/f tyre cracking on outer tread

Pass 19 Mar 2013 106,425 miles

n/s/rear tyre worn inner edge

Pass 12 Mar 2012 101,904 miles

N/S/F tyre slightly worn on outter edge

Pass 11 Mar 2011 93,393 miles

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

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

engine cover fitted & under body covers full inspection restricted.

near side rear tyre tread serfice begining to deteriate

Pass 18 Mar 2010 130,028 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Feb 2009 65,751 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 57,667 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2007 44,723 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 40,508 miles

N/S REAR TYRE STARTING TO WEAR LOW(2.5MM)

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)

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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E6 WNG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 91.7%.

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 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 E6 WNG, 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 E6 WNG registered?

E6 WNG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is E6 WNG safe to buy?

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