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50+ data pointsMOT History
Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished/damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose excessively deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Central Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both headlamps (4.1.2 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished/damaged (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both under sills and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper arms (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front arms (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear outer brake hoses to calipers. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower, front arm bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. poss rocker cover area. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive slight gearbox and rear diff oil leaks. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect all shocks. (5.3.2 (d))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front tie front bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front) tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Side repeater not working both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear upper (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both rear upper rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower (front) tie rod (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear top (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (front) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both rear top (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Headlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and perished (4.1.E.1)
Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
engine light on at the the of test
fuel cap rubber starting to crack
Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
engine light on at the the of test
fuel cap rubber starting to crack
Engine light on
Front discs slightly worn and lipped
Front pads soon
N/S & O/S front tyres slightly worn on outere edges
O/S/R metal brake pipe light corrosion
Rear discs slight corrosion and wear slightly lipped
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine light on
Front discs slightly worn and lipped
Front pads soon
N/S & O/S front tyres slightly worn on outere edges
O/S/R metal brake pipe light corrosion
Rear discs slight corrosion and wear slightly lipped
ns front strut slight play
ns/os rear break hoses perishing
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
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)
slight/plat/o/s/steering/rack
BOTH REAR BRAKE DISCS STILL THE SAME AS LAST YEAR.
brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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WU03 ORC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 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 WU03 ORC, 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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WU03 ORC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.
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