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J600 AJW

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2018
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

101,376 mi
Last recorded101,376 miles
Recorded on15 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ600 AJW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Mar 2017 101,376 miles

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

Pass 13 Jan 2016 91,520 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2015 81,676 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2013 76,404 miles
Fail 13 Dec 2013 76,404 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 14 Dec 2012 70,114 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2011 59,018 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2010 54,523 miles

all 4 tyres scrubbing at edges but centre tread good

both front , front lower arm bushes beginning to crack and split

Fail 29 Nov 2010 54,523 miles

Centre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

all 4 tyres scrubbing at edges but centre tread good

both front , front lower arm bushes beginning to crack and split

front discs lipped

rear disc lipped

Pass 1 Dec 2009 47,095 miles
Pass 2 Dec 2008 36,450 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2007 26,128 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 23,309 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2006 20,217 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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J600 AJW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 J600 AJW, 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 J600 AJW registered?

J600 AJW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is J600 AJW safe to buy?

The MOT history for J600 AJW shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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