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KG03 VXW

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jul 2024
Tests23 (16 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate69.6%

Mileage

84,307 mi
Last recorded84,307 miles
Recorded on5 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG03 VXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 7 fail
Pass 5 Jul 2023 84,307 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 80,950 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 15 Jun 2019 77,375 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 14 Jun 2019 77,370 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 10 May 2018 72,008 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has inner edge wear/ surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 May 2018 72,008 miles

Front registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has inner edge wear/ surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tyre has surface cracks (4.1.E.1)

Pass 4 May 2017 66,895 miles
Fail 3 May 2017 66,892 miles

Central Rear 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 Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 61,969 miles
Pass 7 May 2015 57,815 miles

front brake discs slightly lipped

rear tyres tread feathering on inner edges

Pass 12 May 2014 54,005 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2013 50,879 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2012 48,271 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2012 48,271 miles

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 11 Apr 2011 45,065 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2010 41,270 miles
Fail 12 Apr 2010 41,270 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 7 Apr 2009 37,219 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2008 32,081 miles
Fail 17 Apr 2008 32,081 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Apr 2007 28,032 miles
Fail 16 Apr 2007 28,032 miles

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

nail/puncture in n/s/r tyre

Pass 11 Apr 2006 22,090 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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KG03 VXW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.6%.

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 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 KG03 VXW, 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 KG03 VXW registered?

KG03 VXW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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The MOT history for KG03 VXW shows 23 tests with a 69.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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