MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
112,114 miAbove average mileage for this year
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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 //
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
both rear brake pipes slight corrosion
both rear link pins showing movement
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
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 )
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
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)
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.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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SD03 CYC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2003.
Is SD03 CYC safe to buy?
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