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MA03 JVF

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2024
Tests24 (18 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

162,159 mi
Last recorded162,159 miles
Recorded on11 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMA03 JVF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Nov 2023 162,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner

Fail 11 Nov 2023 162,159 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner

Pass 3 Apr 2023 158,695 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Rear Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Front Arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater lens missing

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 3 Apr 2023 158,671 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play upper front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Apr 2022 150,573 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2021 143,579 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2020 135,475 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Apr 2019 124,852 miles

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

Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 5 Apr 2018 120,941 miles

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak SUSPECT FROM ENGINE. ()

Fail 5 Apr 2018 120,940 miles

Emissions not tested ENGINE MISFIRING. (7.4.B.1)

ADVICE ENGINE MANAGEMENT LIGHT ON.

Front registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak SUSPECT FROM ENGINE. ()

Pass 2 Mar 2017 117,402 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Fail 2 Mar 2017 117,400 miles

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

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

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside & offside (1.7.5a)

Oil leak ()

Pass 22 Feb 2016 111,012 miles
Fail 12 Feb 2015 103,415 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 12 Feb 2015 103,415 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Oil leak

general condition represents age of vehicle

Pass 28 Feb 2014 97,700 miles

Centre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 28 Feb 2013 91,011 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2012 86,079 miles
Fail 1 Mar 2012 86,074 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 3 Mar 2011 83,038 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 80,299 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2008 77,590 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2007 73,246 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2006 67,866 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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MA03 JVF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 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 MA03 JVF, 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 MA03 JVF registered?

MA03 JVF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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