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EA03 EYS

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

126,155 mi
Last recorded126,155 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEA03 EYS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2018 126,155 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2017 117,452 miles

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

Nearside Front tyre outer side wall cut

Offside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

rear tyres starting to wear on the inner edges

Pass 5 Jul 2016 104,238 miles

Offside Front rack has slight play

Pass 25 Aug 2015 98,229 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2014 92,723 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2013 87,410 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2012 81,070 miles

Oil leak

Fail 19 Sep 2012 81,070 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Sep 2011 72,937 miles

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

Pass 13 Sep 2010 64,367 miles

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

Suspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

Pass 18 Sep 2009 59,579 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2009 55,112 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 17 Mar 2008 48,168 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 40,553 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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EA03 EYS is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 EA03 EYS, 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 EA03 EYS registered?

EA03 EYS is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is EA03 EYS safe to buy?

The MOT history for EA03 EYS shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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