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AK03 XRT

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2018
Tests21 (12 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

168,473 mi
Last recorded168,473 miles
Recorded on1 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK03 XRT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 9 fail
Pass 1 Apr 2017 168,473 miles

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Fail 31 Mar 2017 168,473 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect lens deteriorated (1.8.A.1b)

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

Nearside Rear tyre 2mm and perished

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

Offside Rear tyre excessively worn thin and bold inner edge/ sidewall

Pass 30 Mar 2016 163,009 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm 235/45 17

Offside Front tyre 3mm and bold on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light images faint/ lenses deteriorated

oil leaks

Fail 29 Mar 2016 163,009 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Temporary fuel cap fitted

Offside Rear tyre worn inner edge

Rear exhaust heat shield insecure

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded

Nearside Rear tyre 3mm 235/45 17

Offside Front tyre 3mm and bold on edges

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

head light images faint/ lenses deteriorated

oil leaks

Pass 9 Apr 2015 156,259 miles

oil leak

Fail 9 Apr 2015 156,259 miles

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

Front number plate loose

N/s/f tyre worn on edges

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

oil leak

Pass 9 Apr 2014 148,722 miles

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

n/s rear coil spring rusty

oil leak at axle area

Fail 9 Apr 2014 148,722 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

exhaust rear heat shield insecure

n/s rear coil spring rusty

oil leak at axle area

Pass 12 Apr 2013 141,032 miles

engine oil leaks and oil leak from rear axle area

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen damage n/s

Fail 12 Apr 2013 141,032 miles

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

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

engine oil leaks and oil leak from rear axle area

rear exhaust heat shield insecure

windscreen damage n/s

Fail 14 Apr 2012 134,649 miles

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)

engine has oil leak

rear diff oil seal started to leak oil

Pass 14 Apr 2012 134,649 miles

engine has oil leak

rear diff oil seal started to leak oil

Pass 31 Mar 2011 126,663 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s front tyre very low on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre low on outer edges

oil leaks

only 10psi in n/s front tyre

Fail 28 Mar 2011 126,595 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

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

n/s front tyre very low on inner and outer edges

o/s front tyre low on outer edges

oil leaks

only 10psi in n/s front tyre

Pass 13 Apr 2010 119,793 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2010 119,793 miles

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

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

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

slight oil leak at rear axle

Fail 9 Apr 2010 119,182 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Mar 2009 111,688 miles

slight oil leak from rear diff

Pass 7 Mar 2008 100,162 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

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

Pass 29 Mar 2007 79,742 miles
Pass 30 Mar 2006 57,359 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 XRT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 AK03 XRT, 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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AK03 XRT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2003.

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