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03D76342

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2016
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

162,297 mi
Last recorded162,297 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

Registration03D76342
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2015 162,297 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Mar 2015 162,297 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) loose (4.2.A.1e)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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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03D76342 is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 03D76342, 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

How do I check the history of 03D76342?

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What year was 03D76342 registered?

03D76342 is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is 03D76342 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 03D76342 shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does 03D76342 have outstanding finance?

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