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WN03 VLM

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires22 Jun 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

146,156 mi
Last recorded146,156 miles
Recorded on23 Jun 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN03 VLM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Jun 2014 146,156 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Jul 2013 136,429 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Oil leak

battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 22 Jul 2013 136,429 miles

Oil leak

battery warning lamp illuminated

Pass 3 Jul 2012 124,321 miles

Oil leak

Pass 11 Jul 2011 110,882 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)

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

Pass 27 Jul 2010 98,523 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2009 86,587 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2008 79,395 miles

play developing developing in both rear anti roll bar links.

Pass 29 May 2007 61,715 miles

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

rear brake pads 5mm

Pass 3 Jun 2006 39,068 miles

Rear discs rusty

n/s and o/s front tyres worn on edges

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 VLM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 VLM, 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 WN03 VLM registered?

WN03 VLM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 6 June 2003.

Is WN03 VLM safe to buy?

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