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J666 AYB

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2017
Tests13 (12 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.3%

Mileage

126,597 mi
Last recorded126,597 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationJ666 AYB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 1 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2016 126,597 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 119,328 miles

Front Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm synthetic mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 16 Oct 2014 110,397 miles

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

Pass 29 Nov 2013 102,722 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

tyre pressure monitoring system light on

Pass 16 Nov 2012 86,600 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Dec 2011 80,275 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2010 78,360 miles

Offside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

nearside healamp retaining bracket broken

offside headlamp retaining bracket broken

Pass 7 Aug 2009 65,317 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2008 53,305 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2008 52,077 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2007 46,237 miles
Pass 24 Nov 2006 46,218 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2006 46,218 miles

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

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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J666 AYB is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.3%.

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 J666 AYB, 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 J666 AYB registered?

J666 AYB is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 November 2003.

Is J666 AYB safe to buy?

The MOT history for J666 AYB shows 13 tests with a 92.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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