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RK03 WDT

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Jul 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

168,933 mi
Last recorded168,933 miles
Recorded on21 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK03 WDT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 21 Jul 2018 168,933 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2017 161,942 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2016 157,416 miles

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 26 Jul 2016 157,416 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 8 Jul 2015 153,083 miles
Pass 10 Jul 2014 149,296 miles

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread indicators.

Nail in offside front tyre

Fail 2 Jul 2014 149,290 miles

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

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

Both rear tyres worn to 2mm tread indicators.

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Nail in offside front tyre

Pass 13 May 2013 142,058 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2011 127,864 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 121,495 miles

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Fail 10 Nov 2010 121,495 miles

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

BOTH REAR TYRES BECOMING LOW

N/S REAR TYRE NAILED

SMALL CHIPS IN WINDSCREEN

Pass 26 Nov 2009 107,561 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 26 Nov 2009 107,557 miles

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

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 12 Mar 2009 101,989 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

bonnet safety catch stiff to release

brake warning light on dash

Pass 12 Mar 2008 90,526 miles
Fail 13 Mar 2007 72,777 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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)

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

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

Pass 13 Mar 2007 72,777 miles

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 9 Mar 2006 54,385 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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RK03 WDT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RK03 WDT, 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 RK03 WDT registered?

RK03 WDT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 13 March 2003.

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