MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
121,629 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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235/45R17 94Y
Driver's seat belt fraying
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint
Play in offside rear wheel bearing
Play in offside steering rack arm
Whining noise from engine bay, may require attention
Damage to sidewalls of offside rear tyre, apparently from under inflation, no chords showing at time of test but sidewalls may be seriously weakened
235/45R17 94Y
Driver's seat belt fraying
Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Play in nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint
Play in offside rear wheel bearing
Play in offside steering rack arm
Whining noise from engine bay, may require attention
Damage to sidewalls of offside rear tyre, apparently from under inflation, no chords showing at time of test but sidewalls may be seriously weakened
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside front tyre scrubbed on outer edge
Both offside main brake pipes at rear to flexi covered in grease
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Slight play in steering rack
Wear to both front tyres on edges
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
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)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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SL03 XFZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.5%.
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 SL03 XFZ, 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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What year was SL03 XFZ registered?
SL03 XFZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2003.
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