MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
111,278 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
ADDED 2L OF ENGINE OIL TO GET THE OIL INOT THE LEVEL MARKS AND DIP STICK WAS VERY HARD TO REMOVE
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS OUTER FACES LOOK IN POOR CONDITION
BOTH REAR FLEXIBLE BRAKE PIPES ARE STARTING TO PERISH
BRAKE PAD TELL TALE IS ON
OSF INNER BRAKE PAD IS METAL TO METAL WITH THE BRAKE DISC
REFITTED NSF WASHER PIPE TO GET WASHER TO WORK
THE EMT TELL TALE IS ON
THE FRONT OUTER BRAKE PADS LOOK WORN TO VERY NEAR THE TEST MIN
THE OSF SIDE LIGHT STARTED TO WORK
THE OSR TYRE PRESSURE WAS UNDER 10 PSI BEFORE THE MOT WAS DONE
THERE IS PLAY IN BOTH FRONT TIE BAR FRONT BUSHS
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to nearside rear discs
corrosion to offside rear discs
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
corrosion to nearside rear discs
corrosion to offside rear discs
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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FE03 JUJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FE03 JUJ, 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 FE03 JUJ registered?
FE03 JUJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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