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EX03 EHE

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2022
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

185,469 mi
Last recorded185,469 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 EHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2021 185,469 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2020 182,993 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 7 Oct 2020 182,993 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Apr 2019 158,646 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 21 Mar 2018 155,734 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2017 150,583 miles

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak gearbox ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread slightly along top edge (6.3.1d)

engine cover fitted obscuring some engine bay components

undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 23 Mar 2016 144,904 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some engine bay components

Oil leak from rear of gearbox

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 7 Apr 2015 140,296 miles
Fail 31 Mar 2015 140,147 miles

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 135,012 miles

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

Fail 3 Apr 2014 135,012 miles

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

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Front wiper blades smeary

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

Oil leak from gearbox

Oil leak from rear diff

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

Rear tyres wearing on inner edge

o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 3 Apr 2013 126,698 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre is deterated on outer sidewall

n/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Apr 2012 120,612 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Apr 2011 113,042 miles

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

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)

Pass 8 Apr 2010 102,228 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2009 92,161 miles

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

Pass 7 Mar 2008 80,639 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2008 80,620 miles

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Feb 2007 69,102 miles

Nearside 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)

Pass 2 Mar 2006 50,772 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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EX03 EHE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 EX03 EHE, 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 EX03 EHE registered?

EX03 EHE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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