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GJ53 VOB

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Aug 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

90,717 mi
Last recorded90,717 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGJ53 VOB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2020 90,717 miles

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

Fail 14 Aug 2020 90,716 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

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

Pass 17 Aug 2019 88,462 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2017 88,456 miles
Pass 13 May 2016 86,041 miles
Pass 10 Mar 2015 80,711 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2014 75,690 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Mar 2014 75,690 miles
Fail 18 Feb 2014 75,577 miles

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

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

n/s/f tyre cut in sidewall

Pass 13 Feb 2013 72,550 miles

wear to front roll bar clamp bushes

Pass 17 Feb 2012 66,970 miles
Pass 23 Feb 2011 61,284 miles

Slight condensation in nearside headlamp

Pass 10 Feb 2010 51,144 miles

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

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

wipers slightly smeary

Pass 5 Mar 2009 43,801 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 43,800 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 29 Feb 2008 37,052 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 32,182 miles
Pass 7 Mar 2006 28,844 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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GJ53 VOB is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 GJ53 VOB, 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 GJ53 VOB registered?

GJ53 VOB is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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