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MM03 ZXB

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Aug 2018
Tests18 (12 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,490 mi
Last recorded159,490 miles
Recorded on12 Aug 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMM03 ZXB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Aug 2017 159,490 miles
Pass 10 May 2016 143,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

sticker on windscreen

Fail 10 May 2016 143,149 miles

Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush n/s and o/s (2.4.G.2)

Headlamp aim too high n/s and o/s (1.8)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

both n/s and o/s rear tyres wearing on inner edge

sticker on windscreen

Pass 11 May 2015 125,160 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 121,855 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 121,759 miles

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

Pass 26 Jul 2013 116,318 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2013 116,310 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 18 Jul 2012 111,189 miles
Pass 11 Jul 2011 105,848 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2010 95,148 miles
Fail 24 Jun 2009 81,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear droplink worn

rear diff leaking slightly

rear tyres worn on inner edges / close to limit

Pass 24 Jun 2009 81,174 miles

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

offside rear droplink worn

rear diff leaking slightly

rear tyres worn on inner edges / close to limit

Fail 4 Jul 2008 66,235 miles

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

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

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 4 Jul 2008 66,235 miles

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

child seat fitted to nearside rear

Pass 6 Jul 2007 54,369 miles
Fail 6 Jul 2007 54,369 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 41,925 miles

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

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

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 ZXB is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 ZXB, 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 MM03 ZXB registered?

MM03 ZXB is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is MM03 ZXB safe to buy?

The MOT history for MM03 ZXB shows 18 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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