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FX03 KZV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jun 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

165,366 mi
Last recorded165,366 miles
Recorded on11 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFX03 KZV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Jun 2014 165,366 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Condition of wiper blades

Corosion to both offside main brake pipes to rear flexi

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 14 Mar 2013 159,571 miles

both rear brake discs worn/corroded on inside face

engine management lamp on

heat shield above exhaust rear section insecure

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread and is worn on inside shoulder

offside front tyre is worn close to legal limit and has cracks in tread also is worn on inside shoulder

Fail 14 Mar 2013 159,571 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

both rear brake discs worn/corroded on inside face

engine management lamp on

heat shield above exhaust rear section insecure

it is recomended that suspension parts be replaced in pairs

nearside front tyre has cracks in tread and is worn on inside shoulder

offside front tyre is worn close to legal limit and has cracks in tread also is worn on inside shoulder

suspect spare tyre underinflated

Pass 28 Mar 2012 153,001 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2012 152,951 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Mar 2011 149,153 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2010 137,680 miles

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mangement light on

Fail 2 Mar 2010 137,680 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

engine mangement light on

Pass 9 Mar 2009 124,382 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

alternator belt splitting

mil warning lamp on dash

rear brake discs are corroding on inner surface

rear nearside tyre cut in tread and inner wall but no cords

wipers smear screen

Pass 26 Feb 2008 116,143 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Feb 2007 105,948 miles

front tyres getting low on tread keep check

o/s/r anti roll bar link arm slight play

Pass 9 Mar 2006 87,303 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2006 86,401 miles

Nearside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

rear brake pads worn low

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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FX03 KZV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 FX03 KZV, 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 FX03 KZV registered?

FX03 KZV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 3 March 2003.

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