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SM52 UFU

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Oct 2018
Tests12 (8 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

116,957 mi
Last recorded116,957 miles
Recorded on21 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSM52 UFU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Oct 2017 116,957 miles

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

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

Offside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Rear Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Pass 20 Jan 2016 102,002 miles

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake requires adjustment

Pass 9 Sep 2014 98,471 miles

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Fail 9 Sep 2014 98,471 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Fuel pipe/s corroded

Nearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 1 Aug 2013 90,841 miles

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eng management light on

parking brakejust met req 16% effort

Fail 1 Aug 2013 90,841 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

eng management light on

heat shield insecure

parking brakejust met req 16% effort

Pass 8 Jun 2012 80,265 miles

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

Nearside Rear 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)

airbag light on

all brake discs pitted

eng management light on

o/s rear telltale light on

Fail 7 Jun 2012 80,265 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

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

Nearside Rear 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)

airbag light on

all brake discs pitted

eng management light on

o/s rear telltale light on

Pass 4 Feb 2011 78,476 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 71,357 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2006 48,622 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2006 48,586 miles

Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

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

Offside Front brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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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SM52 UFU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 SM52 UFU, 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 SM52 UFU registered?

SM52 UFU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 14 January 2003.

Is SM52 UFU safe to buy?

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