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MF03 ZVP

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2016
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

210,803 mi
Last recorded210,803 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF03 ZVP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2015 210,803 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in nearside front tyre

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

front tyres low on inner edges wheel allignment fault

Pass 11 Mar 2014 201,818 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2013 190,995 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nail in offside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 19 Mar 2012 177,654 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2011 163,017 miles

both front tyres cracking around tread area and starting to wear around inner edges

both rear brake pipes corroding

Pass 26 Mar 2010 148,524 miles

rear pads getting low

front tyres cracking around tread area

rear brake pipes corroding

rear discs corroded

Pass 10 Mar 2009 136,368 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2008 124,040 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2007 109,750 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 97,237 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2006 96,991 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

front no plate small crack

one tone of horn working only

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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MF03 ZVP is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 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 MF03 ZVP, 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 MF03 ZVP registered?

MF03 ZVP is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2003.

Is MF03 ZVP safe to buy?

The MOT history for MF03 ZVP shows 11 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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