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PX03 DKN

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 May 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

122,410 mi
Last recorded122,410 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPX03 DKN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Fail 8 Jul 2019 122,410 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from transmission rear differential (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded near fuel tank ()

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 17 May 2018 113,047 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

Fail 11 May 2018 113,035 miles

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

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

brake pad warning light on

Pass 3 May 2017 110,098 miles

Fuelpipe corroded slightly on underside of vehicle.

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 4 May 2016 106,899 miles

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 May 2016 106,895 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 27 Apr 2015 103,363 miles

Fuel pipe corroded slightly.

Offside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 8 May 2014 98,383 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Apr 2013 82,904 miles
Fail 8 Apr 2013 82,904 miles

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

Pass 27 Mar 2012 70,548 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2012 70,548 miles

Nearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2011 58,918 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2010 51,553 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2009 45,389 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 40,265 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2007 35,548 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Mar 2006 30,388 miles
Fail 23 Mar 2006 30,388 miles

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

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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PX03 DKN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 PX03 DKN, 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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PX03 DKN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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