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MM03 DFL

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Aug 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

88,177 mi
Last recorded88,177 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 DFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2020 88,177 miles
Pass 3 Aug 2019 84,465 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2018 78,888 miles
Pass 7 Jul 2017 74,108 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

o/s/f tyre bald on outer edge.

Pass 7 Jul 2016 69,403 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Fail 7 Jul 2016 69,402 miles

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 64,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 14 Jul 2015 64,067 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 15 Jul 2014 58,954 miles

Oil leak

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

nearside front tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall

nearside rear tyre slightly perished on outer sidewall and tread depth 3mm

offside rear tyre tread depth at 3mm

Pass 11 Jul 2013 55,744 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Fail 11 Jul 2013 55,742 miles

Offside 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)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

rear brake discs corroded and scored

Pass 4 Jul 2012 51,245 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

rear brake discs scored

Pass 11 Jul 2011 47,044 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2011 46,871 miles

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

Pass 15 Jul 2010 43,837 miles

offside and nearside rear tyres worn down to the tread indicator--REC ATTENTION A.S.A.P

Pass 16 Jun 2009 39,154 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jun 2008 32,675 miles
Pass 18 Jun 2007 25,743 miles

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

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 20 Jun 2006 20,475 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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MM03 DFL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 MM03 DFL, 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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MM03 DFL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2003.

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