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FE03 JUJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Jul 2013
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

111,278 mi
Last recorded111,278 miles
Recorded on27 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFE03 JUJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Fail 27 Dec 2013 111,278 miles

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

Fail 23 Dec 2013 111,261 miles

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)

Pass 9 Jul 2012 106,299 miles

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

Fail 9 Jul 2012 106,299 miles

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

Pass 20 Jul 2010 94,522 miles
Pass 19 Jun 2009 84,701 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 5 Jan 2008 69,518 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2007 56,174 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2006 37,863 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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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.

Is FE03 JUJ safe to buy?

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