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AD03 HDA

2003 BMW 520

Black Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Dec 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

186,538 mi
Last recorded186,538 miles
Recorded on29 Dec 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 HDA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 29 Dec 2015 186,538 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2014 178,001 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Oil leak

Pass 4 Jul 2013 163,745 miles

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

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

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

Fail 3 Jul 2013 163,732 miles

Offside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)

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

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

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

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

Pass 28 Jun 2012 136,792 miles

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

o/s/r handbrake has a lower effort than the n/s

Fail 28 Jun 2012 136,792 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

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

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

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

o/s/r handbrake has a lower effort than the n/s

Pass 24 Jun 2011 120,241 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2010 106,601 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2009 82,053 miles

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 27 Jun 2008 63,246 miles

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

Pass 29 Jun 2007 50,265 miles

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Jun 2006 28,909 miles

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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AD03 HDA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 AD03 HDA, 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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What year was AD03 HDA registered?

AD03 HDA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 June 2003.

Is AD03 HDA safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 HDA shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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