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RA03 ZYD

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2023
Tests28 (17 pass, 11 fail)
Pass rate60.7%

Mileage

119,774 mi
Last recorded119,774 miles
Recorded on16 Jul 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA03 ZYD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 11 fail
Pass 16 Jul 2022 119,774 miles

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

Fuel cap seal starting to perish

Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both rear jacking points (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Rear Coil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 12 Jul 2021 118,664 miles

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

all brake pipes corroded

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Jul 2020 117,830 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 13 Jul 2020 117,830 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jul 2019 117,085 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Fail 15 Jul 2019 117,085 miles

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

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge on limmit (5.2.3 (e))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

under trays fitted

Pass 16 Jul 2018 115,842 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres low on 3mm

engine oil leak

Fail 16 Jul 2018 115,842 miles

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

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

both rear tyres low on 3mm

engine oil leak

Pass 12 Jul 2017 114,479 miles

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

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

oil dampness to engine

Fail 10 Jul 2017 114,474 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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

Rear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

oil dampness to engine

Pass 18 Jul 2016 112,860 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Fail 18 Jul 2016 112,860 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

Pass 2 Jul 2015 111,678 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jul 2014 104,624 miles

Oil leak

Fail 9 Jul 2014 104,624 miles

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

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jul 2013 94,522 miles

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 18 Jul 2013 94,519 miles

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm 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 Front Suspension arm damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

o/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 17 Jul 2012 86,571 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2012 86,571 miles

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

Pass 16 Jun 2011 77,282 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2011 77,280 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 16 Jul 2010 69,071 miles
Fail 16 Jul 2010 69,071 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Pass 30 Jun 2009 57,945 miles

both front tyres worn low on extreme inner edges

front bumper loose at ns

Pass 14 Jul 2008 49,337 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

uneven wear to front tyres

Pass 21 Jun 2007 40,725 miles

advanced wear to both front brakes

slight corrosion to exhaust

Fail 18 Jun 2007 40,666 miles

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

advanced wear to front brakes

slight corrosion to exhaust

slight wear to rear discs

Pass 28 Jun 2006 33,035 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

n/s outer sill panel damaged

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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RA03 ZYD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60.7%.

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 RA03 ZYD, 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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RA03 ZYD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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