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SJ03 RRY

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

117,969 mi
Last recorded117,969 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ03 RRY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2021 117,969 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Fail 4 Jan 2021 117,969 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

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

Pass 21 Jun 2019 112,756 miles

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

undertray fitted

Pass 9 Jul 2018 106,403 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jun 2017 100,369 miles

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 12 Jun 2017 100,368 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Central Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear pipes corroding (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 19 May 2016 97,956 miles

Centre Front Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded front too rear (3.6.B.2c)

Front wipers starting to perrish

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 24 Apr 2015 93,688 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2014 89,099 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 29 Jul 2013 83,590 miles

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

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 30 Jul 2012 77,466 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 1 Aug 2011 72,082 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Jul 2010 67,610 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2009 60,928 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 31 Jul 2008 52,075 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2007 40,255 miles

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

The O/S/F tyre is near the limit on the inside edge.

Fail 31 Jul 2007 40,247 miles

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

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

Slight imbalance in front brakes.

The O/S/F tyre is near the limit on the inside edge.

Pass 19 Jul 2006 28,399 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 28,352 miles

Slight imbalance in the front brakes.

The difference in the rate of increase in the rear brakes is right on the limit.

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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SJ03 RRY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 SJ03 RRY, 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 SJ03 RRY registered?

SJ03 RRY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 March 2003.

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