MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
89,193 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement forward arm (2.4.G.2)
offside front tyre slightly cracked/perished on outer wall
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 16% WHICH IS THE PASS LIMIT
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
PARKING BRAKE PERFORMANCE IS 16% WHICH IS THE PASS LIMIT
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pipes have been undersealed
all brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection
Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Nearside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
all brake pipes covered in underseal not allowing full inspection
BOTH FRONT BRAKE DISCS WORN
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)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
front tyres wearing more inner edges
offside front tyre 3mm in middle
parking brake application slightly uneven
possible rear pads wearing thin
rear brake discs inner faces corroded
wiper blades becoming worn
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)
Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
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SO03 VGN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 SO03 VGN, 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 SO03 VGN registered?
SO03 VGN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.
Is SO03 VGN safe to buy?
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