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S9 AWA

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2025
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

181,161 mi
Last recorded181,161 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationS9 AWA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2024 181,161 miles

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides x2 (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides x2 (1.2.1 (e))

Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread both (0.1 (b))

Fail 28 Mar 2024 181,160 miles

Emissions unable to be completed due to abnormal sound/behavior of engine (8.2.1.2 (d))

Exhaust emits clearly visible black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))

Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front -front marked white both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both sides x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault air bag light on (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure cracking all around (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both sides x2 (1.2.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure both x sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all around (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Rear Coil spring corroded both sides x2 (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 180,597 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 11 Dec 2017 175,451 miles

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 16 Dec 2016 171,989 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 15 Dec 2016 171,987 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 10 Jan 2016 165,415 miles

Front steering arms have slight play

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Fail 7 Jan 2016 165,415 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Power steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (3.5.1i)

Pass 3 Apr 2014 162,084 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)

Oil leak

Pass 13 Oct 2012 144,289 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Fail 12 Oct 2012 144,285 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2011 124,358 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2010 107,161 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2010 107,161 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 8 Oct 2009 92,547 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 65,767 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 37,880 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 33,132 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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S9 AWA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 S9 AWA, 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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S9 AWA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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