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MM03 NWL

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Sep 2023
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

119,888 mi
Last recorded119,888 miles
Recorded on1 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 1 Oct 2022 119,888 miles

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Fail 23 Sep 2022 119,823 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn forward control arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Front Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill rusty (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Rear Coil spring corroded x 2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

under tray & covers fitted - not allowing inspection of covered areas

Pass 7 Jul 2021 117,811 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 28 Jul 2020 114,375 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 27 Jun 2019 111,354 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2019 111,354 miles

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 29 May 2018 108,380 miles

oil leak.

Pass 23 May 2017 105,532 miles
Fail 23 May 2017 105,532 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 20 May 2016 101,992 miles

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

Offside Front tyre worn on edges

Pass 2 Jun 2015 94,653 miles
Fail 29 May 2015 94,595 miles

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Steering system slightly tight (2.2.D.1)

Pass 23 May 2014 88,354 miles
Pass 7 May 2013 82,493 miles
Fail 3 May 2013 82,408 miles

Offside Outer 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)

Pass 24 May 2012 77,371 miles
Fail 23 May 2012 77,369 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 3 Jun 2011 69,474 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 60,397 miles
Fail 7 May 2010 60,393 miles

Nearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)

Pass 19 May 2009 53,985 miles
Fail 19 May 2009 53,985 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 27 Mar 2008 46,309 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2007 36,132 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 25,854 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 NWL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 MM03 NWL, 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 MM03 NWL registered?

MM03 NWL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2003.

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