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HK03 DFA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

106,435 mi
Last recorded106,435 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 DFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2013 106,435 miles

All rear seat belts not checked bike on rear seat

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Jun 2013 105,898 miles

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

All rear seat belts not checked bike on rear seat

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

O/S front tyre screw in tread & leaking air

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jul 2012 92,626 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2012 92,626 miles

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

Nearside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Trailing arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2011 82,985 miles

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

offside door miror damaged

Fail 27 Jun 2011 82,985 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

offside door miror damaged

Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,606 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 55,369 miles

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 22 Jun 2009 55,366 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (3.4.1b)

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp sequence is incorrect (3.4.1d)

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

n/s/f o/s/f n/s/r o/s/r tyres have cracks in tread

Fail 20 Feb 2009 54,020 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2009 54,020 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 44,153 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2007 34,502 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2006 34,323 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a) DANGEROUS

engine covers and underbody guards fitted tested as presented

Pass 26 Apr 2006 33,467 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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HK03 DFA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 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 HK03 DFA, 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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HK03 DFA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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