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KF03 AVN

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Mar 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

134,245 mi
Last recorded134,245 miles
Recorded on28 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 AVN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Mar 2024 134,245 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2024 134,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Track rod end modified, but not inappropriately (2.1.3 (f) (i))

Pass 25 Mar 2023 123,150 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2022 115,276 miles

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

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt been repair (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Fail 26 Mar 2022 115,823 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))

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

Pass 20 Mar 2021 102,430 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2020 95,283 miles

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 27 Mar 2019 88,488 miles

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

Pass 23 Mar 2018 76,949 miles

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

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

Fail 23 Mar 2018 76,949 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2017 65,304 miles

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

Pass 2 Mar 2016 55,597 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2015 47,591 miles

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 4 Mar 2014 38,979 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2013 33,456 miles

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

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

n/s/r tyre starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 21 Mar 2012 31,388 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 28,764 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2010 26,044 miles

Hand brake requires regular use -see p68 in Handbook

Fail 18 Mar 2009 22,867 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)

Pass 18 Mar 2009 22,867 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2008 19,935 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 17,054 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 13,752 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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KF03 AVN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 KF03 AVN, 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 KF03 AVN registered?

KF03 AVN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2003.

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