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PF03 BZN

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Mar 2018
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

151,100 mi
Last recorded151,100 miles
Recorded on9 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF03 BZN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Mar 2017 151,100 miles

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

Pass 12 Feb 2016 146,237 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2015 142,099 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2015 142,086 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 27 Feb 2014 137,174 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 26 Feb 2014 137,174 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 26 Jan 2013 118,320 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 104,377 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2011 90,477 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2010 77,162 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2009 63,140 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 46,504 miles
Pass 10 May 2007 39,012 miles
Fail 8 May 2007 38,941 miles

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

Pass 19 May 2006 24,755 miles
Pass 11 May 2006 24,741 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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PF03 BZN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 PF03 BZN, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was PF03 BZN registered?

PF03 BZN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 April 2003.

Is PF03 BZN safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF03 BZN shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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