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DU03 GHZ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Oct 2018
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

122,514 mi
Last recorded122,514 miles
Recorded on13 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDU03 GHZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Oct 2017 122,514 miles

Engine covers/Under trays fitted

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

Oil leak ()

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 23 Aug 2016 116,340 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2015 107,413 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2015 107,413 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 5 Aug 2014 99,249 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 6 Aug 2013 97,869 miles

offside parking brake low, 205 / 270

Fail 6 Aug 2013 97,869 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

offside parking brake low, 205 / 270

Pass 7 Aug 2012 96,543 miles
Fail 7 Aug 2012 96,543 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Aug 2011 95,449 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2010 94,218 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2010 94,218 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Aug 2009 92,795 miles

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Fail 4 Aug 2009 92,795 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

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

rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

rear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)

Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

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

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Aug 2008 91,189 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2008 91,189 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Aug 2007 87,073 miles
Fail 23 Aug 2007 87,073 miles

Offside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Pass 10 Mar 2006 65,647 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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DU03 GHZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 DU03 GHZ, 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 DU03 GHZ registered?

DU03 GHZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 March 2003.

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