MOT Status
ValidMileage
116,632 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
o/s/f fog light not working
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
O/S PARKING BRAKE LOW PERFORMANCE
Offside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Front Driver's view of an obligatory external mirror significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks on outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Outer Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Oil leak ()
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit cracks on outer wall (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak ()
Centre Front engine oil leak
Rear brake pads low
Nearside Front Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Centre Front engine oil leak
Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Rear brake pads low
Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
Oil leak
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS
Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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KR03 GLZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 KR03 GLZ, 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 KR03 GLZ registered?
KR03 GLZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2003.
Is KR03 GLZ safe to buy?
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