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ST03 SVG

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Feb 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,444 mi
Last recorded128,444 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST03 SVG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 22 Feb 2020 128,444 miles

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

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

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

Pass 23 Feb 2019 123,850 miles

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 117,161 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2017 111,826 miles

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

Pass 29 Jan 2016 104,524 miles

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Fail 28 Jan 2016 104,523 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)

engine oil leak

nearside rear brake disc corroded

Pass 25 Mar 2015 95,271 miles

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Fail 20 Mar 2015 95,239 miles

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

Oil leak

all brake discs slightly pitted

front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,032 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2013 88,116 miles
Fail 20 Mar 2013 88,116 miles

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

eml on

Pass 27 Mar 2012 84,539 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2011 81,780 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2010 72,614 miles

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

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

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

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

rear brake discs pitted

rear brakes slightly binding

Pass 29 Jun 2009 59,667 miles

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

handbrake over adjusted at o/s

Pass 23 Jun 2008 48,549 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 37,105 miles

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

Pass 25 Jul 2006 28,762 miles
Fail 24 Jul 2006 28,762 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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 SVG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 SVG, 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 ST03 SVG registered?

ST03 SVG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is ST03 SVG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST03 SVG shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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