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MP03 HBJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2021
Tests14 (10 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

119,111 mi
Last recorded119,111 miles
Recorded on28 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP03 HBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Dec 2020 119,111 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2019 116,345 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 Jun 2018 107,856 miles
Pass 16 Jun 2017 102,298 miles

Offside Front brake pipe protector in grease

Oil leak ()

Fail 16 Jun 2017 102,298 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Front brake pipe protector in grease

Oil leak ()

Pass 9 Jun 2016 96,396 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2015 85,402 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2014 79,041 miles

brake pipes greased

Fail 6 Jun 2014 79,040 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Direction indicator has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.4.A.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

brake pipes greased

Pass 26 Jun 2013 72,913 miles

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

both front tyres perishing

long travle hand brake

rear brake discs rusty ridged

Fail 20 Jun 2013 72,827 miles

Nearside Front Wheel nut(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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

both front tyres perishing

long travle hand brake

rear brake discs rusty ridged

Pass 29 Jun 2012 67,210 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2012 67,201 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 6 May 2011 64,317 miles

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

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

rear disc worn

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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MP03 HBJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 MP03 HBJ, 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 MP03 HBJ registered?

MP03 HBJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 March 2003.

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