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AK03 XPD

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2019
Tests16 (12 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

107,034 mi
Last recorded107,034 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XPD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

12 pass 4 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2018 107,034 miles

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

Pass 18 Aug 2016 99,668 miles
Fail 18 Aug 2016 99,668 miles

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

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

Pass 18 Aug 2015 94,957 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2014 85,091 miles

Oil leak

Pass 6 Apr 2013 73,426 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2012 68,793 miles

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

Pass 29 Mar 2011 65,967 miles

front pads low,,rear metal brake pipes corroded

Fail 28 Mar 2011 65,966 miles

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

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

front pads low,,rear metal brake pipes corroded

Pass 9 Mar 2010 62,622 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 62,620 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 20 Mar 2009 56,366 miles
Pass 20 Mar 2008 46,593 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2007 39,240 miles

Offside Front Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

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

Pass 16 Mar 2007 39,240 miles

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

Pass 21 Mar 2006 32,255 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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AK03 XPD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 AK03 XPD, 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 AK03 XPD registered?

AK03 XPD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 March 2003.

Is AK03 XPD safe to buy?

The MOT history for AK03 XPD shows 16 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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