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OV03 UUH

2003 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

197,569 mi
Last recorded197,569 miles
Recorded on27 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV03 UUH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 27 Apr 2017 197,569 miles

Oil leak ()

corrosion to undercarriage & components

front to rear brake pipes & brake pipes at rear corroded

heatshield at rear insecure

oil residue at pas rack

Fail 21 Apr 2017 197,558 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings excess play at track rod (2.2.B.1h)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Oil leak ()

corrosion to undercarriage & components

engine mil on

front to rear brake pipes & brake pipes at rear corroded

heatshield at rear insecure

oil residue at pas rack

Pass 27 Oct 2015 181,538 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 170,001 miles

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

Nearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

Pass 4 Jun 2013 162,526 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust

damage to osf tyre sidewall

oil residue on pas rack & engine

osf tyre wearing low

Fail 4 Jun 2013 162,526 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

both rear tyres worn on inner edges

corrosion to exhaust

damage to osf tyre sidewall

oil residue on pas rack & engine

osf tyre wearing low

Pass 30 May 2012 155,074 miles
Fail 30 May 2012 155,064 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)

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

Offside 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)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

damage & corrosion to ns outer sill

damage to osf tyre sidewall

Pass 27 May 2011 144,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Fail 27 May 2011 144,260 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Headlamps matched pair are not the same colour (1.7.6)

Oil leak

Pass 28 May 2010 132,576 miles
Pass 1 Jun 2009 123,101 miles
Fail 27 May 2009 122,855 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

front spoiler/bumper damaged

Pass 31 May 2008 108,958 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 97,168 miles
Fail 23 May 2007 97,168 miles

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

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

Pass 19 May 2006 78,976 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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OV03 UUH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OV03 UUH, 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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OV03 UUH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2003.

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