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HK03 TZM

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires31 Jul 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

116,330 mi
Last recorded116,330 miles
Recorded on22 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHK03 TZM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Jul 2026 116,330 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Fail 14 Jul 2026 116,261 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

eml light on

Pass 28 Jul 2025 113,587 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2024 110,830 miles
Fail 23 Jul 2024 110,653 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 14 Jul 2023 107,500 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

front tyres getting low inner edges

Pass 18 Jul 2022 105,202 miles

front tyres getting low inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2021 103,693 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2021 103,692 miles

Nearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge VERY LOW INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres wearing inner edges

Pass 21 Jul 2020 102,484 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 31 Jul 2019 101,205 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

front tyres slightly out of shape inner edges

Pass 24 Jul 2018 99,644 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

fuel cap seal perished but still sealing

Pass 6 Jul 2017 98,201 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2016 95,802 miles

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

Pass 31 Jul 2015 93,281 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2014 92,166 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2013 91,262 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2012 86,811 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2011 82,337 miles

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

front tyres slightly perished

nearside rear tyre low inner edge

Pass 19 Jul 2010 76,407 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2009 70,236 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2008 66,090 miles

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

nearside rear and offside rear tyres worn on inside edge.

Pass 5 Jul 2007 60,625 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 27 Jun 2006 43,718 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2006 43,718 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

O/S/F TYRE WORN TO EXCESS ON OUTER EDGES & SPLITTING IN TREAD.

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 TZM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 HK03 TZM, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was HK03 TZM registered?

HK03 TZM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is HK03 TZM safe to buy?

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