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GP03 DVC

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests10 (9 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90%

Mileage

81,570 mi
Last recorded81,570 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGP03 DVC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2014 81,570 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2013 76,474 miles
Fail 10 Apr 2012 69,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 10 Apr 2012 69,879 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2011 63,032 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,288 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 48,507 miles
Pass 8 Apr 2008 40,980 miles
Pass 23 May 2007 33,112 miles
Pass 3 May 2006 20,981 miles

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

rear registration plate slightly contaminated. †both outer side sills covered.

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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GP03 DVC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90%.

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 GP03 DVC, 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 GP03 DVC registered?

GP03 DVC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 May 2003.

Is GP03 DVC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GP03 DVC shows 10 tests with a 90% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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