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SJ03 RUK

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Dec 2019
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

98,104 mi
Last recorded98,104 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2018 98,104 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Front Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Rear handbrake low

eml light on sometimes

steering tight

Pass 1 Dec 2017 93,263 miles

Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil nearside/offside (2.7.3)

slight corrosion under vehicle

Pass 20 Jul 2011 85,496 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 79,761 miles

BOTH REAR WHEELS SLIGHT BIND

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

Fail 18 Aug 2009 74,787 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 18 Aug 2009 74,787 miles

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

Pass 10 Jul 2008 65,725 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Jul 2007 55,231 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 13 Jul 2006 40,908 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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SJ03 RUK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 RUK, 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 RUK registered?

SJ03 RUK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 7 March 2003.

Is SJ03 RUK safe to buy?

The MOT history for SJ03 RUK shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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