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GU03 HUP

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires6 Feb 2027
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

51,067 mi
Last recorded51,067 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGU03 HUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2026 51,067 miles
Pass 3 Feb 2025 43,630 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 7 Feb 2024 42,676 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 1 Dec 2021 41,496 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Power steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack (2.1.5 (a))

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 29 Oct 2020 37,111 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2019 33,272 miles
Fail 6 Nov 2019 33,272 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 19 Feb 2015 31,830 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2014 30,023 miles
Fail 10 Feb 2014 30,017 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 28,067 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 16 Feb 2012 26,204 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2011 23,498 miles
Pass 26 Feb 2010 22,217 miles
Pass 16 Feb 2009 20,298 miles
Fail 16 Feb 2009 20,293 miles

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

Pass 20 Feb 2008 17,698 miles

both front tyres worn to 2.0mm outer shoulder of tread

Pass 22 Feb 2007 14,698 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2006 12,126 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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GU03 HUP is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 GU03 HUP, 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 GU03 HUP registered?

GU03 HUP is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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The MOT history for GU03 HUP shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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