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FB03 BFX

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Apr 2016
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

94,309 mi
Last recorded94,309 miles
Recorded on1 May 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFB03 BFX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 1 May 2015 94,309 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 10 Apr 2014 87,045 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

brake pipes have corrosion

brakes have corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads low

wipers smearing

Fail 2 Apr 2014 87,041 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

brake pipes have corrosion

brakes have corrosion

rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

rear brake pads low

wipers smearing

Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,347 miles

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

Fail 19 Nov 2012 71,200 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

FRONT ANTI ROLL BAR BUSHES ARE WORN

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

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

WINDSCREEN WIPER BLADES ARE WORN

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Pass 23 Nov 2011 53,237 miles

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

Pass 23 Nov 2010 47,458 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2009 46,056 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2008 45,169 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 41,417 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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FB03 BFX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 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 FB03 BFX, 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 FB03 BFX registered?

FB03 BFX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 11 August 2003.

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