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WN03 OYH

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

141,426 mi
Last recorded141,426 miles
Recorded on30 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 OYH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 30 Nov 2017 141,426 miles

Oil leak

Pass 24 Mar 2017 137,440 miles

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

engine runs badly but emissions ok

Pass 24 Mar 2016 131,708 miles

Oil leak

Rear tyres worn

Pass 12 Mar 2015 122,204 miles

Oil leak

Pass 10 Mar 2014 109,145 miles

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

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

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 3 Mar 2014 108,904 miles

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)

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

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

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

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

Rear brake pads worn very low

Rear brake pipes showing signs of corrosion

Fail 26 Feb 2013 96,918 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

centre stop lamp disconected at test

Pass 26 Feb 2013 96,918 miles

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

centre stop lamp disconected at test

Pass 6 Mar 2012 85,898 miles
Pass 24 May 2011 84,550 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 21 May 2010 78,921 miles
Pass 22 May 2009 67,355 miles
Pass 21 May 2008 57,022 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 47,184 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 35,145 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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WN03 OYH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 WN03 OYH, 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

How do I check the history of WN03 OYH?

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What year was WN03 OYH registered?

WN03 OYH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is WN03 OYH safe to buy?

The MOT history for WN03 OYH shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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