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SD03 XUY

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2016
Tests10 (10 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

107,081 mi
Last recorded107,081 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD03 XUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass
Pass 30 Apr 2015 107,081 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2014 97,274 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2013 90,957 miles
Pass 25 Apr 2012 81,252 miles
Pass 3 May 2011 72,035 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2010 63,620 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2009 53,806 miles
Pass 30 Apr 2008 44,989 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2007 36,843 miles
Pass 19 Apr 2006 27,861 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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 XUY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 SD03 XUY, 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

How do I check the history of SD03 XUY?

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What year was SD03 XUY registered?

SD03 XUY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 May 2003.

Is SD03 XUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SD03 XUY shows 10 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does SD03 XUY have outstanding finance?

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