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AO03 BZS

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Jul 2014
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

187,751 mi
Last recorded187,751 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 BZS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2013 187,751 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2013 187,744 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 13 Jun 2012 176,187 miles

Light corrosion to rear brake discs

Plastic covers and trays preventing full examination

Rear brake pads worn to service

Some deterioration to rear brake hoses

Some uneven wear to front tyres

Fail 11 Jul 2011 174,665 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

engine management light on

front discs slightly worn

Pass 11 Jul 2011 174,665 miles

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

engine management light on

front discs slightly worn

Pass 31 Mar 2010 169,733 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 25 Mar 2009 150,475 miles

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

Fail 24 Mar 2009 150,547 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Apr 2008 122,999 miles

play in both rear anti roll bar links

Pass 21 Mar 2007 91,666 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r handbrake performace low

Pass 3 Mar 2006 60,883 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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AO03 BZS is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 AO03 BZS, 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 AO03 BZS registered?

AO03 BZS is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2003.

Is AO03 BZS safe to buy?

The MOT history for AO03 BZS shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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