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S20 GLK

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Nov 2025
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

98,551 mi
Last recorded98,551 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS20 GLK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2024 98,551 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 2 Nov 2024 98,551 miles

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

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system very bad leak when brakes applied (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 23 Aug 2024 97,794 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Aug 2023 85,697 miles

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

Fail 9 Aug 2023 85,663 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2022 75,849 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside rear (1.1.11 (c))

hand brake has only 17% effort

Pass 19 Aug 2021 69,898 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Aug 2020 67,087 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 13 Aug 2020 67,059 miles

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

Oil leak, but not excessive under tray wet (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 6 Aug 2019 63,187 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2 mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2018 55,748 miles

Damage in windscreen outside drivers view

Nearside Front Tyre worn low on inside shoulder of the tread

Nearside Rear Tyre wearing uneven in the tread

Nearside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at the rear

Offside Front Anti roll bar link upper ball joint rubber cover deteriorating

Offside Front Tyre worn low on the outside shoulder of the tread

Offside front to rear brake pipe slight corrosion at the rear

Pass 31 Aug 2017 51,212 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

both front tyres wearing on edges

Pass 9 Jan 2017 49,300 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 46,123 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 3 Jan 2016 46,091 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Jan 2015 42,751 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2014 39,540 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 8 Jan 2013 36,518 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 14 Dec 2011 32,548 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 29,431 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2010 28,331 miles

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

o/s/f tyre cracking in between tread pattern

rear exhaust hanger snapped but exhaust system still supported

Pass 20 Oct 2009 23,993 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 19,881 miles

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

Fail 20 Oct 2008 19,881 miles

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

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

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

Pass 16 Oct 2007 16,467 miles
Pass 23 Oct 2006 12,445 miles
Fail 23 Oct 2006 12,445 miles

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

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)

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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S20 GLK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 S20 GLK, 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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S20 GLK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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