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EO03 VXF

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Dec 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

145,081 mi
Last recorded145,081 miles
Recorded on20 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEO03 VXF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Fail 20 Dec 2020 145,081 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside track rod has movement at coupling

Pass 5 Dec 2019 128,560 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

Pass 22 Nov 2018 127,798 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2017 115,617 miles

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

Nearside Rear direction indicator fading to white.

Offside Front ball joint slight wear, marked in yellow chalk.

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing.

tyre inner side wall damaged.

Fail 15 Mar 2017 115,616 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear direction indicator fading to white.

Offside Front ball joint slight wear, marked in yellow chalk.

Offside Rear tyre side wall perishing.

tyre inner side wall damaged.

Pass 8 Apr 2016 106,814 miles

Both front anti roll bar "D" bushes worn slightly

Engine management warning lamp on

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

Pass 30 Mar 2015 97,916 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2014 94,322 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

nearside front tyre starting to crack on sidewall

Pass 19 Aug 2013 88,599 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 16 Aug 2012 82,425 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2011 75,894 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 71,407 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2009 65,222 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)

Pass 1 Sep 2008 51,077 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2007 29,461 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 VXF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 EO03 VXF, 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 EO03 VXF registered?

EO03 VXF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 March 2003.

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