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RO03 PGU

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jun 2025
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

151,829 mi
Last recorded151,829 miles
Recorded on25 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRO03 PGU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 25 Jun 2024 151,829 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a nail marked in yellow (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor Insecure

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in Yellow need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Jun 2024 151,821 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension unit leaking (5.3.5 (c))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Has a nail marked in yellow (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pad sensor Insecure

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement marked in Yellow need replacing soon (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2023 145,782 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Tyre inner edge worn

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

Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Tyres inner edge worn, both

Pass 29 Oct 2021 137,136 miles

Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 14 Oct 2020 136,819 miles

slight p/sfluid leak

Pass 7 Nov 2019 132,430 miles

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

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

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

Fail 5 Nov 2019 132,430 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2018 127,288 miles

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

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Pass 13 Oct 2017 121,153 miles

Both rear suspension air bags perished.

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear upper. (2.4.G.2)

Fail 13 Oct 2017 121,153 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

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

Both rear suspension air bags perished.

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Both. (2.4.G.2)

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

Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both rear upper. (2.4.G.2)

Pass 11 Oct 2016 112,773 miles

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre worn inside edge.

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 7 Oct 2015 104,733 miles

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

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

oil leak underside

Pass 14 Oct 2014 96,506 miles

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

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

Pass 2 Oct 2013 90,328 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 83,745 miles

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

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

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 11 Oct 2011 78,714 miles

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

Fail 8 Oct 2010 73,599 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 8 Oct 2010 73,599 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2009 69,580 miles

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

Pass 14 Oct 2008 65,213 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2007 59,052 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 4 May 2007 52,452 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 36,779 miles

child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

steering rack has a small leak of fluid

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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RO03 PGU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 RO03 PGU, 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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RO03 PGU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 4 March 2003.

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The MOT history for RO03 PGU shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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