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S88 PPK

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2015
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

131,441 mi
Last recorded131,441 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS88 PPK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2014 131,441 miles
Fail 2 Jul 2014 131,403 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear diff leaking

Pass 4 Jul 2013 118,183 miles
Fail 28 Jun 2013 118,183 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 1 Sep 2012 107,112 miles
Fail 31 Aug 2012 107,112 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 13 Oct 2011 80,432 miles

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

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)

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

Pass 18 Oct 2010 51,304 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 20,495 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2008 14,966 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2007 13,007 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 9,671 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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S88 PPK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 S88 PPK, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was S88 PPK registered?

S88 PPK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 20 November 2003.

Is S88 PPK safe to buy?

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