MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
124,080 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Although a pass;Near side rear parking brake needs repair or adjust-no lock on RBT.
Brake pad wear lamp lit.
Near side front fog lamp not working.
Off side rear brake hose fabric cracked at caliper end.
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
Offside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Although a pass;Near side rear parking brake needs repair or adjust-no lock on RBT.
Brake pad wear lamp lit.
Near side front fog lamp not working.
Off side rear brake hose fabric cracked at caliper end.
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
n/s/front cut across whole of tread
o/s/rear been run flat
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
both rear brake discs inner faces condition poor.
front brake pads approx 90% worn.
n/s parking brake effort reduced.
n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.
o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm.
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
both rear brake discs inner faces condition poor.
front brake pads approx 90% worn.
n/s parking brake effort reduced.
n/s/f tyre on 2.5mm.
o/s/r tyre on 2.5mm.
Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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SA03 HCK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.
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 SA03 HCK, 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 HCK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 6 March 2003.
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