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AD03 UGG

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Mar 2020
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

135,940 mi
Last recorded135,940 miles
Recorded on12 Mar 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 UGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 12 Mar 2019 135,940 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Fail 5 Mar 2019 135,937 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Pass 19 Aug 2017 129,426 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2016 124,310 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2015 114,650 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2015 114,650 miles

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

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

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

Pass 3 Sep 2014 105,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Sep 2014 105,515 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Sep 2013 98,163 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2012 90,847 miles

power steering rack slightly leaking not under pressure tho

Pass 24 Oct 2011 75,810 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Slight oil leak from dif.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 31 Dec 2010 71,876 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Fail 14 Dec 2010 71,683 miles

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

Nearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

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

Offside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 22 Dec 2009 66,352 miles
Fail 22 Dec 2009 66,352 miles

Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 18 Dec 2008 61,485 miles

Offside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

Slight oil leak from engine and diff

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

Pass 27 Dec 2007 56,931 miles

Offside Front Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advice parking brake shoes adjusted

Pass 4 Jul 2007 54,093 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 30 Jun 2006 44,036 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 UGG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 AD03 UGG, 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 UGG registered?

AD03 UGG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 13 June 2003.

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