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EK03 ZSG

2003 BMW 520

Silver Lpg 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 May 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

155,915 mi
Last recorded155,915 miles
Recorded on8 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK03 ZSG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Apr 2021 155,915 miles

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

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 May 2020 149,786 miles

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 4 May 2020 149,786 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Both rear tyres badly worn smooth on inner edges

Engine oil level bellow minimum prior to test

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside front and offside front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Mar 2019 142,017 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low, close to limit (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rear of front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 11 Apr 2018 131,743 miles

Centre stop lamp not working

Fail 3 Apr 2018 131,742 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside 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)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Centre stop lamp not working

Headlamp lenses deteriorated

Nearside headlight bulb insecure

Pass 5 Apr 2017 120,671 miles

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

Pass 7 Apr 2016 110,665 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2015 100,546 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

differential oil leak

engine oil leak

Pass 8 Apr 2014 90,692 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Fail 7 Apr 2014 90,692 miles

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside and offside outer bodysills not checked due to plastic covers .

Pass 12 Apr 2013 83,292 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2012 75,698 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

centre rear stop lamp not working

nearside front tyre is worn on the edges 235/45/zr17 94y dunlop

nearside front washer jet has a poor output of fluid

Pass 10 May 2011 66,638 miles
Fail 9 May 2011 66,610 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

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

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

damage to offside front tyre outer wall

nearside rear tyre worn to limits on inner edge

offside rear tyre worn to limits on inner edge

Pass 11 May 2010 57,636 miles

offside rear tyre is heavily worn on the inside edge

rear regestration plate is slightly deteriorated

Pass 12 May 2009 49,411 miles

rear number plate in poor condition

Pass 13 May 2008 41,813 miles

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

Fail 20 Mar 2007 30,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

bonnet safety catch very stiff lubricated

Pass 20 Mar 2007 30,804 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet safety catch very stiff lubricated

Pass 24 Mar 2006 22,511 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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EK03 ZSG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 EK03 ZSG, 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 EK03 ZSG registered?

EK03 ZSG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2003.

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