MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
130,011 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
engine oil leak
Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords both sides (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
engine oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Rear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
ENGINE LEAKING OIL
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Offside Rear Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded ABOVE AXLE (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
RUSTING AROUND BOTH REAR JACKING POINTS INNER SILLS
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pads very close to limit
Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear brake pads very close to limit
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin bearing (2.4.G.2)
Nearside rear tyre worn low on edges
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Nearside front tyre wearing on the outer edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside front tyre is wearing on the outer edge
Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre is wearing on the inner edge
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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X303 EJM is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.
Across all 2001 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 72.5% with a typical mileage of 98,478 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 X303 EJM, 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 25 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was X303 EJM registered?
X303 EJM is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 9 January 2001.
Is X303 EJM safe to buy?
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