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SD03 CYC

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Apr 2016
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

112,114 mi
Last recorded112,114 miles
Recorded on6 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 CYC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Apr 2015 112,114 miles

both rear brake hoses showing cracking // no cord showing //

both rear metal brake pipes coated in grease

n/side rear lower suspension arm bushes showing movement

oil leak

rear number plate showing an ingress of water // can still be read //

Pass 1 Apr 2014 103,136 miles

both rear flexi brake hoses showing light cracking

both rear metal brake pipes coated in grease

front brake pads are low

heat shield plate is loose

n/s rear lower suspension arm movement detected

oil leak

oil level low

Pass 4 Apr 2013 96,281 miles

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres are worn on inside of tread and worn to the wear band in middle of tread and just legal 235/45zr17y

heatshield plate is loose

n/s front tyre is worn smooth on inside of tread

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Fail 3 Apr 2013 96,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

both rear tyres are worn on inside of tread and worn to the wear band in middle of tread and just legal 235/45zr17y

heatshield plate is loose

n/s front tyre is worn smooth on inside of tread

rear brake pipes coated in grease

Pass 4 Apr 2012 86,399 miles

both rear metal brake pipes coated in grease

heat shield plate is loose

o/s front saddle bush showing movement

o/s front tyre is worn on inside of tread 235/45/17

Fail 3 Apr 2012 86,368 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

both rear metal brake pipes coated in grease

heat shield plate is loose

o/s front saddle bush showing movement

o/s front tyre is worn on inside of tread 235/45/17

Pass 1 Apr 2011 76,538 miles

both rear tyres worn close to wear band in middle of tread and just legal 235/45zr17y

n/s front tyre showing sidewall damage and worn close to wear band 235/45r17w

rear heatshield plate is loose

Fail 1 Apr 2011 76,538 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

both rear tyres worn close to wear band in middle of tread and just legal 235/45zr17y

n/s front tyre showing sidewall damage and worn close to wear band 235/45r17w

rear heatshield plate is loose

Pass 8 Apr 2010 64,636 miles

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear link pins showing movement

Fail 7 Apr 2010 64,636 miles

Nearside Rear An item not tested (Manual)

Nearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Nearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

bonnet stiff to open

both rear brake pipes slight corrosion

both rear link pins showing movement

Pass 18 Mar 2009 58,264 miles

Nearside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

nearside rear ( screw in tyre )

Pass 5 Apr 2008 50,392 miles
Fail 26 Mar 2008 50,392 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 2 Apr 2007 42,428 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2007 42,388 miles

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 27 Mar 2006 34,613 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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

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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SD03 CYC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 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 SD03 CYC, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was SD03 CYC registered?

SD03 CYC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is SD03 CYC safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 CYC shows 16 tests with a 62.5% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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