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FH03 OOD

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Mar 2019
Tests20 (12 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

133,208 mi
Last recorded133,208 miles
Recorded on2 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFH03 OOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 8 fail
Pass 2 Mar 2018 133,208 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2018 133,208 miles

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)

Fail 19 Feb 2018 133,198 miles

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)

Pass 6 Jan 2017 125,665 miles

Front week damping both

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (3.5.1g)

Fail 6 Jan 2017 125,665 miles

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)

Pass 22 Dec 2015 113,624 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2014 112,725 miles

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Fail 23 Jul 2014 112,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Oil leak

n/s/f tyre worn inner edge

Pass 6 Jun 2013 104,589 miles

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

Fail 31 May 2013 104,547 miles

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

Pass 30 May 2012 93,650 miles

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

Fail 28 May 2012 93,613 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2011 82,453 miles

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

Fail 24 May 2011 82,419 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2010 69,432 miles

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

Pass 26 May 2009 59,478 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner edge

slight wear to front brake discs

Pass 24 May 2008 49,538 miles
Pass 30 May 2007 37,727 miles

front discs thin

Fail 1 Jun 2006 28,046 miles

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)

Pass 1 Jun 2006 28,046 miles

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?

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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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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