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FM03 JXA

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

147,400 mi
Last recorded147,400 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFM03 JXA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2022 147,400 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jul 2016 146,601 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2015 134,564 miles

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Fail 3 Jul 2015 134,564 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear tyres worn close to legal limit

Pass 21 Jun 2014 119,375 miles

rear drop links slight play osf drop link temp repaire, nsf brake line slight twist, nsr ball joint cover slight damage

Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,535 miles

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 29 Jun 2012 107,888 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jun 2011 102,492 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

beam deflectors fitted

Pass 25 Jun 2010 96,247 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2010 96,243 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Pass 29 Jun 2009 88,456 miles
Fail 26 Jun 2009 88,456 miles

Nearside Front Steering system fouling (2.2.D.2a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 82,795 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 25 Jun 2007 77,652 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2006 71,612 miles

both front tyres has nail in.

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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FM03 JXA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 FM03 JXA, 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 FM03 JXA registered?

FM03 JXA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is FM03 JXA safe to buy?

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