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SL03 XGT

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

94,851 mi
Last recorded94,851 miles
Recorded on24 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSL03 XGT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 24 Mar 2016 94,851 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Mar 2016 94,851 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Feb 2015 84,000 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 11 Feb 2015 84,000 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2014 74,013 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2014 73,869 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Jan 2013 68,678 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Feb 2012 57,476 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2012 57,475 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Offside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

fan belt cracked

Pass 23 Feb 2011 48,231 miles

slight play in o/s/r anti-roll bar link

Pass 12 Apr 2010 44,532 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 36,862 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2008 28,364 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

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

Pass 27 Mar 2007 20,610 miles
Pass 23 Mar 2006 13,811 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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SL03 XGT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 XGT, 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 SL03 XGT registered?

SL03 XGT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 March 2003.

Is SL03 XGT safe to buy?

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