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SO03 UFH

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Nov 2022
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

125,865 mi
Last recorded125,865 miles
Recorded on3 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO03 UFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 3 Nov 2021 125,865 miles

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Central Rear Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which changes the emitted colour both side (4.2.3 (b) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both side (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Jun 2020 121,787 miles

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff casing (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2019 114,911 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 29 May 2018 107,778 miles
Fail 22 May 2018 107,777 miles

Brake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 23 May 2017 102,236 miles

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

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

Pass 26 May 2016 97,412 miles

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

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

Fail 26 May 2016 97,412 miles

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

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear 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 28 May 2015 93,733 miles

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Fail 25 May 2015 93,733 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

engine managment light on

Pass 27 May 2014 90,563 miles
Fail 26 May 2014 90,563 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 21 May 2013 83,862 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 May 2012 77,295 miles

both front brake discs corroded on inside and worn

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inside

Fail 21 May 2012 77,294 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

both front brake discs corroded on inside and worn

both rear brake discs corroded and pitted on inside

Pass 26 Apr 2011 69,099 miles

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

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

slight play offside front trackrod

Pass 23 Mar 2010 60,925 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Oil leak

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

cannot fully check underside due to plastic covers

Pass 24 Mar 2009 52,436 miles

unable to fully check n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts as child seats are fitted

Fail 19 Mar 2009 52,358 miles

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

unable to fully check n/s/r and o/s/r seat belts as child seats are fitted

Pass 10 Nov 2007 42,905 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 25 Oct 2006 35,211 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Jun 2006 32,889 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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SO03 UFH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 SO03 UFH, 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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SO03 UFH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2003.

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