MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
131,392 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Emissions not tested engine missfire (7.3.A.1)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
Offside Rear Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short lamp cluster (1.9.2b)
Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
play in n/s/r suspension component
roughness from both rear wheels
Winter tyres fitted all round
Oil leak
Oil level low
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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OA03 AAX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 4 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.
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 OA03 AAX, 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 OA03 AAX registered?
OA03 AAX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2003.
Is OA03 AAX safe to buy?
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