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WG03 DLD

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2021
Tests22 (14 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

200,861 mi
Last recorded200,861 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWG03 DLD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2020 200,861 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2020 200,773 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak failed emissions (8.2.1.1 (b))

Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect both front (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 29 May 2019 192,748 miles

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 18 May 2019 192,742 miles

Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 May 2018 184,366 miles

Offside Front 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 12 May 2018 184,149 miles

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

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front 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 22 Apr 2017 175,357 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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)

brake pad warning light on but new pads have been fitted

Fail 13 Apr 2017 175,327 miles

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

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

brake pad warning light on but new pads have been fitted

Pass 31 Mar 2016 167,503 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view cover missing (8.1.2a)

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

brake pipes been greased

oil leak

Pass 21 Mar 2015 160,855 miles

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

o/s/r brake pipe has been cleaned and greased

os door mirror damaged

Fail 7 Mar 2015 160,672 miles

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

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

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

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

clutch pedal rubber missing

os door mirror damaged

Pass 8 Mar 2014 152,578 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2013 141,846 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 27 Feb 2013 141,846 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2012 133,050 miles

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

Pass 9 Feb 2011 114,076 miles

front discs worn

rear discs scored

Fail 19 Feb 2010 92,617 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 19 Feb 2010 92,617 miles
Pass 2 Mar 2009 73,101 miles

Nearside Rear 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)

Fail 2 Mar 2009 73,101 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 53,353 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 24,933 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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WG03 DLD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 WG03 DLD, 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 WG03 DLD registered?

WG03 DLD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2003.

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