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KF03 ZZU

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

146,920 mi
Last recorded146,920 miles
Recorded on1 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF03 ZZU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 1 Mar 2017 146,920 miles

Front to rear metal brake pipes degrading

Front windscreen wiper blades worn

Nearside rear tyre worn low

Slight play in the nearside rear anti-roll bar link rod ball joint/s

Slight play in the offside rear upper suspension arm outer ball joint

Pass 19 Feb 2016 134,426 miles

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

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

ribbed belt badly perished

Fail 19 Feb 2016 134,426 miles

Nearside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front 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 Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d-bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Ball joint has excessive play track control arm (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

front wiper blades spilt at ends, but clearing screen

ribbed belt badly perished

Pass 4 Mar 2015 125,057 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2015 125,055 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 14 Mar 2014 118,544 miles

Oil leak

Fail 21 Mar 2013 112,493 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Mar 2013 112,493 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2012 105,517 miles

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

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

all tyres feathering

diff. oil leak

wiper blades starting to smear

Fail 16 Feb 2012 105,517 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

diff. oil leak

Pass 17 Feb 2011 99,810 miles

wind screen washer not working very well, only just met pass requirments

Fail 17 Feb 2011 99,810 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Feb 2010 87,486 miles

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

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

airbag warning light on

Pass 23 Feb 2009 77,214 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2009 77,214 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Feb 2008 63,754 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 36,033 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 ZZU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 ZZU, 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 KF03 ZZU registered?

KF03 ZZU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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