MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
163,542 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Emissions unable to be completed major exhaust leak & engine miss fire (8.2.2.2 (e))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt front arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Prop shaft securing bolt loose (6.1.7 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Rear Anti-roll bar likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Central heat shield damaged & insecure
Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Front external mirror damaged
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Offside Front fog lamp inoperative
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear brake pad wear sensor insecure / detached
Rear heat shield damaged & insecure
Undertray not fully secure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
brake pad wear sensor light illuminated
exhaust silencer missing
oil leak on gearbox
surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes to rear corroding (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the way front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake performance not tested due to brake binding n/s/r (1.2.1 (g))
Central Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all the way front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel (1.1.11 (c))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Central Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Exhaust centre rear mount insecured.
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Rear exhaust shield insecured
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit edge (4.1.E.1)
Brake pipe slightly corroded all pipes. (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
centre exhaust bracket corroding
cut in n/s/f tyre tread
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
centre exhaust bracket corroding
cut in n/s/f tyre tread
Both front tyres sidewalls cracking up.
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Both front tyres sidewalls cracking up.
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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MD03 VZL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.
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 MD03 VZL, 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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MD03 VZL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 July 2003.
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