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RY03 WDX

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2018
Tests15 (10 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

93,902 mi
Last recorded93,902 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRY03 WDX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 5 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2017 93,902 miles

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 11 Nov 2015 93,883 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

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)

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

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)

Rear indicator bulbs starting to emit white light

Screen damaged, not impairing drivers view

Pass 15 Aug 2014 88,398 miles

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

screen damaged.

Fail 14 Aug 2014 88,398 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

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

engine oil level on minimum.

nearside parking brake becoming lazy.

screen damaged.

Pass 6 Sep 2013 81,181 miles

both rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

engine oil level on minimum.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge, advise replacement.

parking brake effort becoming lazy.

Fail 5 Sep 2013 81,181 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

both rear upper suspension arm ball joint dust covers deteriorating.

engine oil level on minimum.

offside rear tyre wearing out on inner edge, advise replacement.

parking brake effort becoming lazy.

Pass 22 Aug 2012 73,785 miles

parking brake becoming lazy.

rear brake discs distorted.

rear tyres wearing out on inner edge.

screw in offside front tyre.

Pass 16 Aug 2011 64,621 miles

offside front tyre wearing out on edges and is on wear limit.

parking brake effort becoming lazy.

Fail 16 Aug 2011 64,621 miles

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

offside front tyre wearing out on edges and is on wear limit.

parking brake effort becoming lazy.

Pass 31 Mar 2010 48,661 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2010 48,621 miles

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

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

Pass 22 Jun 2009 41,576 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)

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

Pass 11 Jun 2008 31,421 miles

WIPERS SMEAR SCREEN SLIGHTLY

Pass 20 Jun 2007 22,871 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2006 15,270 miles

chip in screen

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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RY03 WDX 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 66.7%.

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 RY03 WDX, 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 RY03 WDX registered?

RY03 WDX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is RY03 WDX safe to buy?

The MOT history for RY03 WDX shows 15 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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