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EO03 MPX

2003 BMW 520

Green Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2020
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

166,880 mi
Last recorded166,880 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 MPX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2019 166,880 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2019 166,880 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both. (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 9 Apr 2018 158,239 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2018 158,239 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 151,198 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 10 Apr 2017 151,198 miles

Front Oil leak ()

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)

Nearside Front Non obligatory mirror damaged cover ()

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Pass 1 Apr 2016 131,920 miles

ENGINE OIL LEAK

GBOX OIL LEAK

Nearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Offside DIFF SEAL OIL LEAK

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 111,064 miles

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)

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

Pass 2 Jan 2014 94,334 miles

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight freeplay detected in rear wheels

Fail 2 Jan 2014 94,334 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Slight freeplay detected in rear wheels

Pass 17 Oct 2012 87,257 miles

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

Pass 17 Sep 2011 76,714 miles
Fail 17 Sep 2011 76,714 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2010 68,142 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 57,950 miles
Fail 14 Jul 2009 57,847 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Jul 2008 48,875 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2007 34,468 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2006 26,333 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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EO03 MPX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 EO03 MPX, 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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EO03 MPX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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