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VF03 ZSL

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jun 2019
Tests16 (13 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate81.3%

Mileage

125,205 mi
Last recorded125,205 miles
Recorded on16 Jun 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVF03 ZSL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Jun 2018 125,205 miles
Pass 15 Jun 2017 115,625 miles

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

Rear Radius arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Jun 2016 107,984 miles
Fail 15 Jun 2016 107,983 miles

Nearside Front 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)

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

Pass 13 Jun 2015 94,349 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 79,303 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2013 73,246 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2013

Nearside Front front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)

Nearside Inner Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Front Macpherson strut has excessive movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front coil spring worn so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 23 Apr 2012 67,057 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 63,569 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 57,085 miles
Fail 6 May 2010 57,085 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3) DANGEROUS

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

drivers front tyre on minmum legal

Pass 18 Mar 2009 47,918 miles
Pass 4 Apr 2008 43,379 miles
Pass 21 Mar 2007 31,108 miles

both front tyres on 1.6mm, minimum legal limits.

Pass 4 Apr 2006 20,570 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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VF03 ZSL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.3%.

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 VF03 ZSL, 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 VF03 ZSL registered?

VF03 ZSL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2003.

Is VF03 ZSL safe to buy?

The MOT history for VF03 ZSL shows 16 tests with a 81.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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