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AP03 MJJ

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

55,437 mi
Last recorded55,437 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAP03 MJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2018 55,437 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2018 55,437 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced floor panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2018 55,341 miles

Floor has rusted throw on n/r back edge.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall/ o/s cracked.

Fail 18 Jun 2018 55,340 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

Floor has rusted throw on n/r back edge.

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

both rear tyres perished on outer sidewall/ o/s cracked.

Pass 15 Jun 2017 54,284 miles

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 20 Jun 2016 52,970 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2015 51,663 miles

Oil leak rocker cover seals.

Slight paly in o/s/r rose joint.

Fail 1 Jul 2015 51,663 miles

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

Oil leak rocker cover seals.

Slight paly in o/s/r rose joint.

Pass 26 Jun 2014 50,027 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

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

small oil leaks eng area.

Pass 21 Jun 2013 47,357 miles

Both front tyres perished

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 25 Jun 2012 44,466 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)

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

all tyres worn on inner edges

crakes in all tyre treads

small cuts in n/s/r tyre

Pass 27 Jun 2011 40,341 miles
Pass 30 Jun 2010 36,215 miles
Pass 26 Jun 2009 31,989 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2008 29,264 miles

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

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

N/S/R upper suspension arm gaiter split.

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

Pass 25 Jun 2007 25,025 miles
Pass 3 Jul 2006 19,282 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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AP03 MJJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AP03 MJJ, 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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AP03 MJJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

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