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GM03 PXR

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires29 Apr 2027
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

139,785 mi
Last recorded139,785 miles
Recorded on30 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGM03 PXR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 30 Apr 2026 139,785 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2025 138,401 miles
Pass 29 Apr 2024 136,786 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2023 126,104 miles
Pass 16 Mar 2022 119,201 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2021 118,804 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2020 116,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2019 109,965 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link has slight play.

Nearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play.

Pass 8 Jan 2018 95,533 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2018 98,518 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Jan 2017 91,170 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2017 91,146 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2016 84,410 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 84,393 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2015 78,705 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 6 Jan 2014 74,181 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2013 67,667 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2012 60,223 miles

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

Pass 5 Jan 2011 52,741 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2010 46,774 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 40,402 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,359 miles

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 4 Jan 2007 28,630 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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GM03 PXR is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 GM03 PXR, 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 GM03 PXR registered?

GM03 PXR is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 August 2003.

Is GM03 PXR safe to buy?

The MOT history for GM03 PXR shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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