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GJ03 TRX

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 May 2027
Tests20 (20 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

130,593 mi
Last recorded130,593 miles
Recorded on12 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ03 TRX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass
Pass 12 May 2026 130,593 miles
Pass 16 May 2025 127,063 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2024 122,414 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Pass 9 Aug 2022 118,342 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

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

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

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 115,582 miles

NSF Anti roll bar link arm ball joint deteriorated

OSF tyre has a nail in it.

Power steering pump damp with oil

Steering gators deteriorated

Pass 29 Jul 2020 112,735 miles

Slight dampness around steering rack!

Pass 19 Aug 2019 109,765 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2018 106,275 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2017 103,143 miles

All four tyres are starting to deteriorate on the side walls slightly!

Both front anti roll bar link arm balljoints are slightly deteriorated!

Pass 12 Aug 2016 100,120 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2015 97,107 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2014 91,690 miles
Pass 27 Jul 2013 85,323 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 24 Jul 2012 79,612 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 73,576 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 66,675 miles

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)

Pass 11 Sep 2009 57,866 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2008 48,021 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2007 39,504 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2006 33,484 miles

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)

all tyres badly perrished. advise replacement.

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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GJ03 TRX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 GJ03 TRX, 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

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What year was GJ03 TRX registered?

GJ03 TRX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 20 March 2003.

Is GJ03 TRX safe to buy?

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