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ST03 SVD

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Nov 2021
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

150,853 mi
Last recorded150,853 miles
Recorded on25 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 SVD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 25 Nov 2020 150,853 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 26 Nov 2019 134,876 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 117,808 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 16 Feb 2018 117,808 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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 13 Mar 2017 105,715 miles

Rear brake hoses perished

Fail 8 Mar 2017 105,715 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake hoses perished

fuel line slightly damp

Pass 12 Mar 2016 98,380 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

all tyres slightly perished

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Fail 5 Mar 2016 98,203 miles

Front Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)

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

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

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

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

Rear discs corroded

all tyres slightly perished

fuel pipes corroded

oil leak

Pass 16 Mar 2015 91,293 miles
Fail 12 Mar 2015 91,293 miles

Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)

Pass 24 Apr 2013 90,910 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2012 85,196 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

brake disc backplate insecure nsf

Fail 26 Jun 2012 85,086 miles

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

Offside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)

coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

brake disc backplate insecure nsf

Pass 21 Jun 2011 78,394 miles

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

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Fail 21 Jun 2011 78,394 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

slight corrosion on o/s/r brake disc

Pass 23 Jun 2010 71,407 miles

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

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)

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

Fail 24 Jun 2009 63,182 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 24 Jun 2009 63,182 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2008 54,616 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2007 45,622 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 36,442 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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ST03 SVD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 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 ST03 SVD, 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 ST03 SVD registered?

ST03 SVD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is ST03 SVD safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 SVD shows 21 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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