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166D618

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Mar 2025
Tests22 (19 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate86.4%

Mileage

157,010 mi
Last recorded157,010 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

Registration166D618
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2024 157,010 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Mar 2023 152,408 miles
Pass 15 Feb 2022 146,000 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2021 141,876 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2020 137,669 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2019 132,413 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2018 125,522 miles
Pass 13 Feb 2017 119,346 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 108,403 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2016 108,403 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 17 Feb 2015 96,950 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 86,966 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2013 79,510 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 71,751 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2012 71,751 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Mar 2011 63,649 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2010 53,857 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 45,451 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2008 37,937 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2007 34,012 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 33,544 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2007 33,462 miles

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

Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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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166D618 is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.4%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 166D618, 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

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What year was 166D618 registered?

166D618 is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 January 2003.

Is 166D618 safe to buy?

The MOT history for 166D618 shows 22 tests with a 86.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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