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KH03 TUV

2003 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Nov 2018
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

173,188 mi
Last recorded173,188 miles
Recorded on22 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKH03 TUV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Nov 2017 173,188 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre on limit

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2016 162,750 miles

Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush Both front (2.4.G.2)

Brake hose slightly chafed Both rear (3.6.B.4d)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both front (3.5.1g)

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)

Oil leak ()

Under tray and engine cover fitted

Pass 24 Nov 2015 152,548 miles

oil leak from engine

Fail 18 Nov 2015 152,548 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

oil leak from engine

Pass 15 Nov 2014 141,782 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Oil leak

nearside front tyre worn to 2mm.

Pass 13 Nov 2013 128,056 miles

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Fail 8 Nov 2013 127,840 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Pass 8 Nov 2012 113,806 miles

Oil leak

dsc lamp on

Fail 8 Nov 2012 113,806 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

dsc lamp on

Pass 18 Oct 2011 98,319 miles

steering rack area has a slight misting of oil

Fail 18 Oct 2011 98,319 miles

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

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

steering rack area has a slight misting of oil

Pass 20 Aug 2010 82,445 miles

airbag light on

Pass 18 Sep 2009 68,652 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 51,761 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 29,316 miles
Pass 6 Jul 2006 23,879 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 TUV is a 2003 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KH03 TUV, 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 KH03 TUV registered?

KH03 TUV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 11 July 2003.

Is KH03 TUV safe to buy?

The MOT history for KH03 TUV shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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