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EX03 XLT

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

120,436 mi
Last recorded120,436 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEX03 XLT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2020 120,436 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 118,471 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 23 Oct 2018 116,257 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fail 9 Oct 2018 116,215 miles

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Brake wear sensor fitted incorrectly

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2017 114,907 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2016 111,898 miles

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire not fitted to brake pad

offside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 15 Oct 2015 110,129 miles

nearside front brake pad sensor wire not connected to brake pad

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Fail 15 Oct 2015 110,129 miles

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

nearside front brake pad sensor wire not connected to brake pad

nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge

Pass 4 Oct 2014 108,119 miles

Front brake discs low

o/s/f steering inner arm has slight play

rear tyres wearing just under 2mm

Fail 4 Oct 2014 108,119 miles

Front brake discs low

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

o/s/f steering inner arm has slight play

rear tyres wearing just under 2mm

Pass 3 Oct 2013 104,614 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 30 Apr 2012 97,638 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2011 91,499 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2009 80,569 miles

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

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 13 Oct 2008 72,802 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2008 72,796 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 15 Sep 2007 62,844 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 56,129 miles

low level oil warning lamp on

park brake rbt readings lower than normal and may require attention

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 XLT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 XLT, 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 XLT registered?

EX03 XLT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is EX03 XLT safe to buy?

The MOT history for EX03 XLT shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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