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EN03 POF

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

75,914 mi
Last recorded75,914 miles
Recorded on11 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEN03 POF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Aug 2014 75,914 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2013 72,999 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 70,646 miles
Pass 14 Jul 2011 69,108 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2010 67,321 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2009 60,487 miles
Fail 5 Jun 2009 60,486 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Jul 2008 53,713 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2007 45,083 miles

front tyres worn inner edges

no.plate spacing & number type(not liable to be misread)

Pass 26 Jun 2006 36,195 miles

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)

eng.oil below minimum level

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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EN03 POF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 EN03 POF, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of EN03 POF?

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What year was EN03 POF registered?

EN03 POF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is EN03 POF safe to buy?

The MOT history for EN03 POF shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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