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HV03 ZYM

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Sep 2023
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

94,607 mi
Last recorded94,607 miles
Recorded on6 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV03 ZYM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 6 Sep 2022 94,607 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Sep 2022 94,607 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))

Pass 17 Aug 2021 93,301 miles

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

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

Pass 3 Aug 2020 92,254 miles
Pass 22 May 2019 89,880 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

parking brake lazy 18%

signs of oil on steering rack no leak found in test

Fail 21 May 2019 89,873 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords 235/45/17/y (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

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

signs of oil on steering rack no leak found in test

Pass 20 Apr 2018 86,773 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2018 86,738 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 13 Apr 2017 84,472 miles
Pass 5 May 2016 81,028 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 78,649 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2014 75,347 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

advise all brakes getting low

advise all tyres worn on edges and splitting in tread

advise fuel cap sill perishing

advise rear hand brake eff low

advise wipers worn

Pass 27 Apr 2013 71,737 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2012 67,336 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2011 59,975 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2010 54,063 miles
Pass 1 May 2009 47,401 miles
Pass 6 May 2008 40,317 miles
Pass 8 May 2007 33,883 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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HV03 ZYM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 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 HV03 ZYM, 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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HV03 ZYM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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