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2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 May 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

74,437 mi
Last recorded74,437 miles
Recorded on10 May 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSH03 URL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 May 2024 74,437 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both front (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 2 May 2023 72,382 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 9 May 2022 66,223 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 May 2021 62,910 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2019 61,339 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2018 60,247 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2018 60,237 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture to rears (1.1.11 (a)) DANGEROUS

Pass 31 May 2017 59,023 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2016 57,033 miles
Fail 16 Jun 2016 57,028 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 22 Jun 2015 53,852 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2014 50,253 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 50,253 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Pass 27 Jun 2013 47,243 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 22 Jun 2012 43,198 miles

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

Pass 22 Jun 2011 39,836 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Jul 2010 36,528 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2009 30,414 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 26,279 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 20,199 miles
Pass 25 May 2006 14,738 miles

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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SH03 URL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 SH03 URL, 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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SH03 URL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2003.

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