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BF03 GXN

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Jan 2025
Tests24 (16 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

149,515 mi
Last recorded149,515 miles
Recorded on30 Jan 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF03 GXN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 8 fail
Pass 30 Jan 2024 149,515 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 8 Jan 2024 149,503 miles

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

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))

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

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside headlight damaged

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 feed pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Jul 2022 148,310 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside head light damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Jul 2022 148,285 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt x2 (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside head light damaged

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 25 Jun 2021 147,645 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2019 144,683 miles
Fail 25 Jun 2019 144,682 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))

Exhaust emissions - engine idle speed too high (8.2.1.2 (e))

Offside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 65 16 5 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 205 65 15 (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Aug 2017 144,051 miles

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

Oil leak ()

front tyres on the legal limit on outer edge

Pass 23 Jun 2016 138,350 miles

oil leak

Fail 22 Jun 2016 138,332 miles

Nearside Front Upper Radius arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Radius arm 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)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

oil leak

Pass 22 Jun 2015 124,964 miles
Fail 13 Jun 2015 124,958 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Apr 2014 120,628 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2013 116,341 miles

Rear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)

Pass 25 Apr 2013 116,341 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2012 114,612 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2011 112,563 miles

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

Pass 26 Apr 2010 110,667 miles
Pass 27 Apr 2009 108,377 miles
Pass 25 Feb 2008 104,377 miles
Fail 25 Feb 2008 104,377 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Pass 2 Mar 2007 99,680 miles
Fail 2 Mar 2007 99,680 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 75,654 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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BF03 GXN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 BF03 GXN, 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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BF03 GXN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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