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OY03 FLD

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2025
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,483 mi
Last recorded145,483 miles
Recorded on30 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOY03 FLD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 30 May 2024 145,483 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt very deteriorated (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear axle differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

engine oil leak

Pass 6 Jun 2023 140,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

oil leak from diff

Fail 6 Jun 2023 140,472 miles

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

oil leak from diff

Pass 23 May 2022 134,000 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2017 132,910 miles

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

Pass 5 Apr 2016 120,409 miles

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

Pass 10 Apr 2015 109,122 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Mar 2014 102,214 miles

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

Offside rear tyre only just legal

Fail 24 Mar 2014 102,214 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Offside rear tyre only just legal

Pass 18 Mar 2013 92,878 miles

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

Fail 18 Mar 2013 92,878 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 23 Mar 2012 82,930 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2012 82,930 miles

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

Fail 26 Mar 2011 73,342 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Mar 2011 73,342 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 59,940 miles
Fail 10 Sep 2009 59,940 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Sep 2008 50,366 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 37,079 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2007 35,948 miles
Pass 27 Feb 2006 27,575 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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OY03 FLD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 OY03 FLD, 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 OY03 FLD registered?

OY03 FLD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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