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X903 TPU

2001 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Mar 2017
Tests20 (10 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

135,579 mi
Last recorded135,579 miles
Recorded on18 Mar 2016
Typical for 2001 BMW 52098,478 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationX903 TPU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2001
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 10 fail
Pass 18 Mar 2016 135,579 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Both rear flexy hoses perished.

Child seat prevents inspection of rear seat belts.

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

Fail 18 Mar 2016 135,579 miles

Advanced corrosion to offside and nearside front to rear metal brake pipes

Both rear flexy hoses perished.

Child seat prevents inspection of rear seat belts.

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Plastic covers prevent full inspection of outer sills

Pass 4 Mar 2015 131,508 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2015 131,508 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 21 Jan 2014 128,802 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 21 Jan 2014 128,802 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Nov 2012 125,284 miles
Fail 23 Nov 2012 125,284 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Nov 2011 121,931 miles

brake pad warning lamp on but pads ok

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Fail 17 Nov 2011 121,931 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

brake pad warning lamp on but pads ok

front and rear tyres worn on edges

Pass 10 Sep 2010 117,767 miles

Brake warning light on

Fail 19 Jul 2010 117,468 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 20 Jul 2009 111,604 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2009 111,603 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 13 May 2008 107,085 miles
Fail 7 May 2008 107,085 miles

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

Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Pass 23 Mar 2007 102,516 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 102,465 miles

Offside Parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.D.3a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)

Pass 6 Mar 2006 98,387 miles
Fail 6 Mar 2006 98,387 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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X903 TPU is a 2001 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 X903 TPU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was X903 TPU registered?

X903 TPU is a 2001 BMW 520, first registered on 2 January 2001.

Is X903 TPU safe to buy?

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