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RF03 TXW

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

132,336 mi
Last recorded132,336 miles
Recorded on26 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRF03 TXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 26 Oct 2017 132,336 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

def leaking.

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 29 Oct 2016 125,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Oil leak ()

diff leaking.

slight corrosion underneath.

Fail 29 Oct 2016 125,901 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Oil leak ()

diff leaking.

slight corrosion underneath.

Pass 29 Oct 2015 118,683 miles

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both (1.7.5a)

oil leak

Pass 28 Oct 2014 111,275 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2013 103,497 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2013 103,496 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Oct 2012 99,327 miles

both rear tyres cracking on outer edges plus wearing on inner edges

Pass 19 Jul 2011 95,841 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 19 Jul 2010 91,819 miles

Both front tyre's starting to wear on inner edge's.

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

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)

Pass 10 Jul 2009 86,320 miles
Pass 9 May 2008 77,133 miles

All 4 tyres getting low on inner edges

Fail 14 Jul 2007 70,029 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 14 Jul 2007 70,029 miles

front tyres wearing on inner edges

nearside steering rack gaitor damp

Pass 18 May 2006 53,610 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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RF03 TXW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RF03 TXW, 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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What year was RF03 TXW registered?

RF03 TXW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 16 May 2003.

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