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AY03 HAN

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2015
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

152,636 mi
Last recorded152,636 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAY03 HAN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 152,636 miles

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Fail 2 Aug 2014 152,636 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar fractured (2.4.G.1)

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 15 Jun 2013 148,810 miles

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

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2012 126,728 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2011 104,206 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 13 Mar 2010 96,243 miles

Slight play nearside rear upper rear arm, outer ball joint.

Fail 12 Mar 2010 96,243 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside front tyre worn inner and outer edges and close to legal limit

Slight play nearside rear upper rear arm, outer ball joint.

Pass 16 Mar 2009 82,270 miles

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

Nearside headlamp light output slightly reduced. (bulb?)

Oil leaking from differential.

Pass 15 Mar 2008 66,744 miles

Oil leak from rear axle differential unit.

Fail 8 Mar 2008 66,550 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Oil leak from rear axle differential unit.

Fail 26 Mar 2007 51,747 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 26 Mar 2007 51,747 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2006 36,383 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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AY03 HAN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AY03 HAN, 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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AY03 HAN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 March 2003.

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