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AO03 UWA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 Jun 2024
Tests22 (18 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

66,834 mi
Last recorded66,834 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAO03 UWA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 4 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2023 66,834 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2022 60,323 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2021 57,778 miles

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 8 Jun 2021 57,778 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jul 2020 56,025 miles

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe mounting bracket bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 30 Jun 2020 56,025 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour white (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear arm ball joint gaiter split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt both rear outer ()

Exhaust mounting defective centrepipe mounting bracket bolt broken (6.1.2 (a))

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement very slight play in both front 'd' bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted inner rim damaged (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 13 May 2019 53,708 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 13 May 2019 53,708 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear rusted badly (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive oil leak from rocker cover area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 May 2018 51,593 miles
Pass 9 May 2017 47,625 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear rusted near limit (3.6.B.2c)

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

parking brake feels slightly stiff

Pass 25 Apr 2016 44,637 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 7 May 2015 43,143 miles

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

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

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

Pass 13 May 2014 41,044 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 12 May 2014 41,018 miles

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 May 2013 38,681 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 14 May 2012 36,296 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 9 May 2011 33,693 miles
Pass 10 May 2010 30,683 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 28,430 miles
Pass 16 May 2008 25,900 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Apr 2007 21,838 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2006 17,530 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 UWA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

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 AO03 UWA, 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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AO03 UWA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 2 May 2003.

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