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AD03 ULB

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2016
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

84,432 mi
Last recorded84,432 miles
Recorded on12 Oct 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAD03 ULB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Oct 2015 84,432 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Fuel cap seal missing

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

Pass 17 Oct 2014 81,363 miles

Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 18 Oct 2013 79,418 miles

Clutch pedal anti slip missing

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

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

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

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

front wipers slightly smeary

Fail 1 Oct 2012 76,900 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

off side and near side front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 1 Oct 2012 76,900 miles

off side and near side front tyres starting to perrish

Pass 19 Aug 2011 71,647 miles

All tyres heavily perished

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

Steering rack damp around gaitors

Fail 19 Aug 2011 71,647 miles

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

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

All tyres heavily perished

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

Rear axle has slight oil leak

Steering rack damp around gaitors

Pass 17 Aug 2010 67,962 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Pass 13 Aug 2009 61,758 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 16 Aug 2008 55,031 miles
Pass 15 Aug 2007 50,443 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2006 41,670 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2006 41,398 miles

advise, various stone chips on windsceen

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 ULB is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AD03 ULB, 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 AD03 ULB registered?

AD03 ULB is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 June 2003.

Is AD03 ULB safe to buy?

The MOT history for AD03 ULB shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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