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WJ03 URE

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

119,465 mi
Last recorded119,465 miles
Recorded on21 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ03 URE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 21 Dec 2018 119,465 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Dec 2017 112,119 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2016 101,097 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Dec 2016 101,097 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

Pass 18 Dec 2015 95,553 miles

advise oil leak

Pass 7 Jan 2015 92,655 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear track control arm ball joint dust cover has slight damage, still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside rear track control arm has slight play in ball joint

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 27 Dec 2014 92,572 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside rear track control arm ball joint dust cover has slight damage, still preventing the ingress of dirt

Nearside rear track control arm has slight play in ball joint

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Jan 2014 89,482 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 85,322 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2012 81,135 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 77,901 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2010 73,994 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2009 67,481 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 60,508 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2007 53,173 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2006 46,650 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2006 46,650 miles

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

spare tyre defective

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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WJ03 URE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 WJ03 URE, 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 WJ03 URE registered?

WJ03 URE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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