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KH03 NBZ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2017
Tests19 (11 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate57.9%

Mileage

124,919 mi
Last recorded124,919 miles
Recorded on29 Nov 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 NBZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 8 fail
Pass 29 Nov 2016 124,919 miles

Oil leak major ()

Fail 18 Nov 2016 124,917 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords wall (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

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

Oil leak major ()

Pass 30 Nov 2015 111,525 miles

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine light on

ns/rear wheel have slightly bainding

oil leak

Fail 30 Nov 2015 115,257 miles

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid front (8.2.3)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rear (3.5.1i)

engine light on

ns/rear wheel have slightly bainding

oil leak

Fail 7 Nov 2015 114,805 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c) DANGEROUS

BOTH FRONT SHOCK ABSORBERS WORN.

EML LIGHT ON

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

Pass 21 Nov 2014 102,142 miles

Oil leak

Fail 15 Nov 2014 101,826 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

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

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Oil leak

Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Pass 7 Nov 2013 93,279 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2013 93,279 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 24 Nov 2012 86,278 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2012 86,278 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 82,605 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2011 82,605 miles

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

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

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

both rear tyres wearing on inside edgesof tread

Pass 9 Nov 2010 78,531 miles

both rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Fail 9 Nov 2010 78,531 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

both rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edges

Pass 5 Nov 2009 72,967 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)

Pass 10 Nov 2008 66,199 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2007 54,784 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

nearside front tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 6 Sep 2006 38,271 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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KH03 NBZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.9%.

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 KH03 NBZ, 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 KH03 NBZ registered?

KH03 NBZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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