MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
120,436 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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))
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
nearside front brake pad sensor wire not connected to brake pad
nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge
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
Front brake discs low
o/s/f steering inner arm has slight play
rear tyres wearing just under 2mm
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
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
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
rear brake discs corroded
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
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