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AU03 XTZ

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Apr 2019
Tests20 (13 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate65%

Mileage

165,435 mi
Last recorded165,435 miles
Recorded on21 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAU03 XTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 7 fail
Pass 21 Mar 2018 165,435 miles

advise corrosion ns os outer sill to flooring advise abs lamp slow to come on

advise high level brake lamp no visable wiring

Fail 21 Mar 2018 165,435 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b) DANGEROUS

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

advise corrosion ns os outer sill to flooring advise abs lamp slow to come on

Pass 19 Apr 2017 162,773 miles
Fail 13 Apr 2017 162,762 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2016 158,769 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2015 149,721 miles

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 149,721 miles

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

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

Offside Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Pass 24 Mar 2014 144,109 miles

Centre Front Lower registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

impact damage to nears lower sill, not structural.

Pass 15 Apr 2013 141,486 miles

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

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

Slight Imapct Damage To NearSide Outer Sill

Pass 30 Mar 2012 138,807 miles

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

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Slight impact damage to nearside outer sill.

Fail 30 Mar 2012 138,807 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Upper Power steering component(s) repaired, but not inappropriately (2.3.7)

Slight impact damage to nearside outer sill.

Fail 13 Apr 2011 134,633 miles

1, Nearside sill dented by impact in 2 places, but ok for mot test. 2, Underside manufacturers covers fitted, so unable to fully inspect floor pan area. 3,Fuel cap fitted is a temp style cap, but is of screw type seal, so ok ffor mot test. 4Diff driv

4, rear axle diff driveshaft seals leaking. 5 Air bag light on. 6,spare tyre low tread and low pressure

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

Offside Front Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

front number plate showing signs of water ingress at top of plate, but can be read at the set distance ok, advise renewing this soon.

Pass 13 Apr 2011 134,633 miles

1, Nearside sill dented by impact in 2 places, but ok for mot test. 2, Underside manufacturers covers fitted, so unable to fully inspect floor pan area. 3,Fuel cap fitted is a temp style cap, but is of screw type seal, so ok ffor mot test. 4Diff driv

4, rear axle diff driveshaft seals leaking. 5 Air bag light on. 6,spare tyre low tread and low pressure

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

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

front number plate showing signs of water ingress at top of plate, but can be read at the set distance ok, advise renewing this soon.

Pass 15 Apr 2010 126,791 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2010 126,768 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Apr 2009 108,567 miles

Front wipers split.

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

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

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

Fail 14 Apr 2009 108,326 miles

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

Front wipers split.

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

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

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

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

Pass 4 Apr 2008 89,364 miles
Pass 10 Apr 2007 68,321 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2006 43,014 miles

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

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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AU03 XTZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.

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 AU03 XTZ, 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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What year was AU03 XTZ registered?

AU03 XTZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 March 2003.

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