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SA03 ADW

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jan 2023
Tests19 (17 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate89.5%

Mileage

174,087 mi
Last recorded174,087 miles
Recorded on11 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 ADW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 2 fail
Pass 11 Jan 2022 174,087 miles

N/S/F fog light missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related under body corrosion

corrosion on both front outer sills

sill covers fitted

Fail 5 Jan 2022 174,065 miles

Nearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill /inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))

N/S/F fog light missing

Offside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

age related under body corrosion

corrosion on both front outer sills

sill covers fitted

Pass 17 Oct 2020 173,267 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2019 167,259 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2018 159,366 miles

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

Pass 6 Oct 2017 149,685 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2016 143,188 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2015 137,967 miles

Centre stop light not working

Oil leak!

Fail 9 Oct 2015 137,967 miles

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Centre stop light not working

Coolant pipe leaking!

Oil leak!

Pass 20 Sep 2014 125,540 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2013 100,769 miles

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

Pass 19 Mar 2013 99,786 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2012 87,134 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 73,817 miles
Pass 12 Mar 2010 63,156 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2009 52,210 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Mar 2008 41,760 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2007 30,381 miles

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

Pass 1 Mar 2006 17,796 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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SA03 ADW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 89.5%.

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 SA03 ADW, 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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SA03 ADW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 14 March 2003.

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