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S77 FVS

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Jul 2017
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

124,314 mi
Last recorded124,314 miles
Recorded on8 Jul 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS77 FVS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jul 2016 124,314 miles

Centre Front Oil leak ()

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Outer and inner sill covers fitted not allow inspection

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate Intermittent flash of air bag light (5.4.2)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate Tyre pressure of run flat indicator intermittently flashes (4.1.D.4)

Under trays fitted not allowing full inspection

Pass 29 Apr 2015 117,242 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Fail 20 Apr 2015 117,240 miles

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

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

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Exhaust noisy (7.1.4)

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

sill covers fitted

Pass 28 Apr 2014 114,999 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Pass 4 Apr 2013 108,590 miles

Engine management light on

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

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

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

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

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 29 Mar 2012 102,259 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

brake discs worn

nearside mirror damage

nearside rear tyre limit

offside rear tyre limit and perished inner edge

Pass 25 Mar 2011 92,853 miles

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

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

front nearside and offside brake disc slight worn.

Pass 6 Apr 2010 84,314 miles

Engine oil level too too.

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

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

Pass 19 Mar 2009 73,934 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jan 2008 62,336 miles
Fail 29 Jan 2008 62,334 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2007 51,799 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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S77 FVS is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 S77 FVS, 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 S77 FVS registered?

S77 FVS is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2003.

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