MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
133,208 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket inappropriately repaired (2.4.A.2)
Nearside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated hard to open (8.4.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged both corroded (7.2.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front Shock absorber casing damaged externally so the unit does not function both (2.7.2a)
Nearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (3.5.1g)
Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated hard to open (8.4.2)
Oil leak engine ()
Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Fuel pipe slightly damaged both corroded (7.2.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
Front week damping both
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Rear Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
Front week damping both
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Oil leak
n/s/f tyre worn inner edge
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Oil leak
n/s/r tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
front brake discs worn
o/s/r passenger door stiff to open from outside
Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Oil leak
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
front brake discs worn
o/s/r passenger door stiff to open from outside
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs worn
rear brake discs have wear
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
both front brake discs worn
rear brake discs have wear
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
both front brake discs worn
clutch pedal rubber missing
o/s/r tyre badly worn on inner edge
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
both front tyres worn on inner edge
slight wear to front brake discs
front discs thin
Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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FH03 OOD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.
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 FH03 OOD, 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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FH03 OOD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 May 2003.
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