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RG03 EHZ

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Feb 2022
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

71,284 mi
Last recorded71,284 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRG03 EHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2021 71,284 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 19 Feb 2020 68,591 miles

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on centre tread. 225/55/r16-95w

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer tread. 225/55/r16-95w

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall. 225/55/r16-95w

Slight damage to O/S/F wing mirror unit.

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Unable to see brakes.

Fail 15 Feb 2020 68,584 miles

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

Both front tyres wearing unevenly on centre tread. 225/55/r16-95w

N/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer tread. 225/55/r16-95w

O/S/R tyre starting to deteriorate on outer side wall. 225/55/r16-95w

Slight damage to O/S/F wing mirror unit.

Slight oil leak under vehicle.

Unable to see brakes.

Pass 14 Feb 2019 61,238 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 23 Feb 2018 56,248 miles

Nearside Front Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim edge (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit getting low- perished and cracking (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear tyre- perished and cracking in tread

Oil leak ()

Pass 15 Mar 2017 51,891 miles
Pass 7 May 2016 51,598 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Fail 5 May 2016 51,598 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view glass (8.1.2a)

Pass 9 Apr 2015 50,663 miles

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

Fail 9 Apr 2015 50,663 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

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

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2014 49,710 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2013 48,764 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Fail 4 Apr 2013 48,764 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Apr 2012 47,026 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2011 45,116 miles

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

Pass 23 Apr 2010 42,106 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 37,665 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2008 33,465 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2007 29,116 miles

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 24 Apr 2007 29,116 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Offside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 24 Apr 2006 24,471 miles

Rear tyres wearing on edge...

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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RG03 EHZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 RG03 EHZ, 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 RG03 EHZ registered?

RG03 EHZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 May 2003.

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