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SW03 XCF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

96,182 mi
Last recorded96,182 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW03 XCF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 96,182 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2017 82,291 miles
Fail 28 Mar 2017 82,291 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 22 Mar 2017 81,755 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension excessively corroded leaking grease over other components (2.4.G.4a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Drivers airbag does not sit properly in steering wheel

Engine management light illuminated, indicating a fault

Front Both tyres wearing edges

Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged poor view to the rear ()

Offside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Oil leak ()

Upper air intake boot split

aux belt deteriorated

heavy vibration when clutch is operated

n\s washer jet requires adjustment

Pass 8 Mar 2016 66,018 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2014 52,527 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Nov 2013 50,545 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2012 46,671 miles

all tyrewalls are slightly perished-cracking

Pass 3 Nov 2011 41,433 miles

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Fail 1 Nov 2011 41,433 miles

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

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

rear inner brake pads wearing low

Pass 22 Nov 2010 39,511 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 39,511 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 18 Nov 2009 37,996 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2009 37,996 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 18 Nov 2008 32,332 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2007 28,365 miles

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

Pass 24 May 2006 19,990 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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SW03 XCF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 SW03 XCF, 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 SW03 XCF registered?

SW03 XCF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2003.

Is SW03 XCF safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW03 XCF shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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