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PK03 FAU

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Apr 2012
Tests9 (6 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

159,738 mi
Last recorded159,738 miles
Recorded on10 Apr 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 FAU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

6 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Apr 2011 159,738 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2010 148,606 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 131,565 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2009 131,473 miles

Nearside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 16 Jan 2008 113,253 miles

n/s/r tyre tread depth 1.8mm

o/s/f tyre outer edge

o/s/r tyre tread depth 2,2mm

Pass 25 Jan 2007 109,712 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 109,702 miles

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

Offside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 15 Mar 2006 92,276 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 92,276 miles

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

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

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

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

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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PK03 FAU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 PK03 FAU, 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 PK03 FAU registered?

PK03 FAU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is PK03 FAU safe to buy?

The MOT history for PK03 FAU shows 9 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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