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GF53 AVV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Sep 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

124,043 mi
Last recorded124,043 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGF53 AVV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2013 124,043 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 114,594 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2011 97,295 miles

Fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Rear number plate starting to de-laminate

Pass 26 Jul 2010 78,096 miles

fuel filler cap seal starting to perish

Pass 22 Jul 2009 60,433 miles
Fail 8 Jul 2009 59,645 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Pass 28 Jul 2008 45,020 miles
Fail 21 Jul 2008 44,814 miles

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

Pass 7 Aug 2007 37,108 miles

front wiper blades smearing slightly

Pass 18 Sep 2006 28,806 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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GF53 AVV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GF53 AVV, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of GF53 AVV?

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What year was GF53 AVV registered?

GF53 AVV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is GF53 AVV safe to buy?

The MOT history for GF53 AVV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GF53 AVV have outstanding finance?

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