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PE03 YOC

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Mar 2023
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

88,037 mi
Last recorded88,037 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE03 YOC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2022 88,037 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2016 88,014 miles

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

Pass 5 Dec 2015 87,679 miles

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

Pass 15 Nov 2014 86,867 miles

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

Pass 2 Dec 2013 81,618 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 71,798 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2012 71,798 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Fail 14 Nov 2011 62,668 miles

Nearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 14 Nov 2011 62,668 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2010 55,111 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 48,143 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2008 41,307 miles

Front brake pads getting low

Fail 4 Nov 2008 41,307 miles

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

Front brake pads getting low

Offside front tyre outer edge getting low

Pass 23 Oct 2007 30,479 miles

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

Pass 28 Jun 2006 17,964 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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PE03 YOC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 PE03 YOC, 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 PE03 YOC registered?

PE03 YOC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is PE03 YOC safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE03 YOC shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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