MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
174,087 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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
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
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Centre stop light not working
Oil leak!
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!
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
Is SA03 ADW safe to buy?
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