MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,919 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Oil leak major ()
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 ()
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
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
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)
Oil leak
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)
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)
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)
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
both rear tyres are starting to wear on inner edges
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
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)
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
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is KH03 NBZ safe to buy?
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