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SA03 HCK

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Jun 2013
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

124,080 mi
Last recorded124,080 miles
Recorded on6 Jun 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA03 HCK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Jun 2012 124,080 miles

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)

Pass 4 Jun 2011 120,008 miles

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.

Fail 31 May 2011 119,787 miles

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.

Pass 4 Jun 2010 99,716 miles
Fail 21 May 2010 99,111 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2009 74,615 miles
Fail 28 Apr 2009 74,539 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4) DANGEROUS

Pass 5 Jan 2009 68,357 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2008 68,357 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 28 Apr 2008 62,776 miles
Pass 4 May 2007 53,041 miles

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.

Fail 4 May 2007 53,041 miles

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.

Pass 13 Apr 2006 33,487 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2006 33,485 miles

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.

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 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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