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GV03 OUY

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2014
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

128,157 mi
Last recorded128,157 miles
Recorded on19 Jul 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGV03 OUY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jul 2013 128,157 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2012 124,470 miles

Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Pass 11 Jul 2012 124,470 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 120,909 miles
Pass 1 Jul 2010 118,368 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2009 110,114 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 16 Jun 2009 109,871 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 3 Jul 2008 94,200 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Fail 3 Jul 2008 94,200 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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

Pass 23 Nov 2007 76,023 miles

1.advice to change rear no plate.

Pass 30 Jun 2007 61,955 miles
Pass 1 Dec 2006 41,562 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 39,554 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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GV03 OUY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 GV03 OUY, 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 GV03 OUY registered?

GV03 OUY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 May 2003.

Is GV03 OUY safe to buy?

The MOT history for GV03 OUY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GV03 OUY have outstanding finance?

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