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WP03 XYZ

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Jul 2019
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

142,724 mi
Last recorded142,724 miles
Recorded on2 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWP03 XYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 2 Jul 2018 142,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Fail 2 Jul 2018 142,724 miles

Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

front tyres worn on inner edge

n/s rear handbrake effort slightly low

oil leak

undertrays fitted

Pass 19 Jun 2017 140,997 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2016 132,691 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2016 132,691 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Pass 15 Jun 2015 128,066 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2014 123,574 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2013 116,127 miles
Fail 27 Jun 2013 116,126 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)

Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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)

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

Offside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 3 Jul 2012 107,597 miles

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

Pass 27 Jul 2011 105,505 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

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

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

offside mirror starting to deteriate

Pass 11 Aug 2010 101,796 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Aug 2010 101,796 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2009 83,840 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2008 72,516 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2008 72,494 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer torn (7.2.4c)

Pass 20 Jul 2007 55,431 miles
Fail 9 Jul 2007 55,021 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2006 38,456 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2006 35,863 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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WP03 XYZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 WP03 XYZ, 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 WP03 XYZ registered?

WP03 XYZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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