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BD03 KKZ

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

145,467 mi
Last recorded145,467 miles
Recorded on19 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBD03 KKZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 19 Dec 2020 145,467 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jun 2019 126,841 miles

offside rear suspension arm bush has slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge

slight oil leak

Fail 12 Jun 2019 126,841 miles

Coil spring fractured or broken both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Direction indicator incorrect colour both rear (4.4.3 (a))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

offside rear suspension arm bush has slight play

offside rear tyre close to legal limit and wearing on edge

slight oil leak

Pass 14 Jun 2018 107,965 miles

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

sill + engine covers

used coil spring fitted osr and is corroded

Fail 12 Jun 2018 107,941 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

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

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

sill + engine covers

Pass 23 May 2017 98,580 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

Oil leak ()

Rear parking brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

Pass 8 Aug 2016 95,990 miles

oil leak

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

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

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)

Fail 2 Aug 2016 95,990 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

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)

oil leak

Pass 7 Aug 2015 87,128 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 7 Aug 2015 87,068 miles

Nearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

All four tyres cracking on inner sidewalls.

Pass 22 May 2014 83,294 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

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

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

Pass 15 May 2013 81,258 miles

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

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

o/s/f tyre has a cut on the outer edge of the tread

Pass 25 May 2012 78,339 miles
Pass 17 May 2011 72,987 miles

both front tyres are cracking in the tread

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Fail 17 May 2011 72,987 miles

Front registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

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

Rear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

both front tyres are cracking in the tread

both rear tyres are wearing on inner edges

Pass 20 May 2010 70,009 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 May 2009 64,458 miles
Pass 22 May 2008 51,546 miles
Fail 22 May 2008 51,546 miles

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

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

Pass 15 May 2007 43,723 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2006 33,313 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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BD03 KKZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 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 BD03 KKZ, 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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BD03 KKZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 April 2003.

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