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PK03 KND

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

149,111 mi
Last recorded149,111 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK03 KND
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2020 149,111 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Sep 2018 145,942 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorating

Fail 18 Sep 2018 145,931 miles

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement forward (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

headlights deteriorating

parking brake only just met 16% min requirements

Pass 27 Sep 2017 141,433 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 26 Sep 2017 141,433 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt behind wheel (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt behind wheel (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 10 Aug 2016 136,594 miles

Nearside parking brake slightly reduced effect

headlights deteriorating

Pass 3 Aug 2015 132,817 miles

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

vehicle fitted with tinted windows

Pass 26 Jun 2014 127,434 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2014 127,432 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,816 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

n/s/f tyre slight cracking sidewall

Pass 12 May 2010 111,650 miles

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

Fail 6 May 2010 111,640 miles

Front registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Rear registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 May 2009 102,194 miles
Pass 14 May 2008 92,857 miles
Pass 19 May 2007 82,326 miles

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

Pass 11 May 2006 69,692 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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PK03 KND is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 PK03 KND, 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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PK03 KND is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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