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MJ03 TDV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Apr 2016
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

84,957 mi
Last recorded84,957 miles
Recorded on13 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ03 TDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 13 Apr 2015 84,957 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Feb 2014 80,399 miles

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

Pass 21 Feb 2013 75,788 miles

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)

Pass 18 Feb 2012 71,484 miles

front wipers starting to smear the screen

n/s/r anti roll bar link has slight play

Pass 19 Feb 2011 67,331 miles

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)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 62,388 miles

front washers inop may be frozen.

Pass 26 Feb 2009 55,562 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2008 48,456 miles

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

Pass 1 May 2007 40,231 miles
Fail 30 Apr 2007 40,221 miles

Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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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MJ03 TDV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 MJ03 TDV, 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 MJ03 TDV registered?

MJ03 TDV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is MJ03 TDV safe to buy?

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