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PL52 RBX

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jun 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

220,060 mi
Last recorded220,060 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPL52 RBX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2022 220,060 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 218,976 miles

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Fail 4 Jun 2021 218,975 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 3 Jun 2020 216,253 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 Apr 2019 208,799 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2018 202,000 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2017 189,605 miles

underbody general corrosion

Pass 16 Apr 2016 187,609 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2015 182,316 miles
Pass 15 Apr 2014 169,501 miles

N/F track rod end slight play.

N/F tyre worn from the inner wall

Pass 12 Apr 2013 156,687 miles

Oil leak

Pass 13 Apr 2012 145,006 miles
Pass 18 Apr 2011 133,744 miles

front discs poor , front inner pads low, abs sequence was wrong at start off test but was ok at end off test

Fail 16 Apr 2011 133,726 miles

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

front discs poor , front inner pads low, abs sequence was wrong at start off test but was ok at end off test

Fail 29 Jan 2010 118,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

air bag light on

oil on min

Pass 29 Jan 2010 118,584 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

air bag light on

oil on min

Pass 30 Dec 2008 107,564 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off Side Rear handbrake reading is slightly lower than Near Side Rear

Fail 30 Dec 2008 107,564 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Off Side Rear handbrake reading is slightly lower than Near Side Rear

Pass 20 Dec 2007 102,657 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 97,549 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 76,802 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2006 76,802 miles

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

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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PL52 RBX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 PL52 RBX, 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 PL52 RBX registered?

PL52 RBX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 January 2003.

Is PL52 RBX safe to buy?

The MOT history for PL52 RBX shows 22 tests with a 77.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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