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A17 EHD

2003 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jun 2017
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

148,256 mi
Last recorded148,256 miles
Recorded on22 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationA17 EHD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 22 Jun 2016 148,256 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

battery tray corroded

engine oil leak

Fail 17 Jun 2016 148,113 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated starting to crack/perish (3.6.B.4d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

battery tray corroded

brake pad warning wire n/s/f not fitted to pad

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jun 2015 140,215 miles
Pass 18 Mar 2014 129,672 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2013 124,381 miles

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Oct 2012 104,438 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

Pass 26 Jan 2012 95,416 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 27 Sep 2011 92,129 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2011 91,660 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2010 84,986 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 81,331 miles

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)

Parking brake slightly inbalanced.

Pass 14 Sep 2007 65,949 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 48,335 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2006 48,335 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

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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A17 EHD is a 2003 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 A17 EHD, 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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A17 EHD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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