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GX03 ZXE

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

129,616 mi
Last recorded129,616 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX03 ZXE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2018 129,616 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 129,580 miles

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

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 8 Mar 2017 122,694 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Mar 2016 116,859 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2016 116,664 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Mar 2015 110,961 miles
Pass 12 Feb 2014 104,322 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle innoperative but still sufficient belts in rear

Fail 10 Feb 2014 104,287 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside headlight bracket damaged and slightly insecure

Nearside rear seatbelt buckle innoperative but still sufficient belts in rear

Pass 21 Jan 2013 96,955 miles

Brake warning light on

Front and rear brake pads appear thin

offside rear tyre wearing thin

passenger rear seat belt buckle not securing belt

Pass 24 Jan 2012 89,546 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Aug 2011 87,183 miles

Front bumper insecure

oil leaking from differential area

Pass 3 Aug 2010 73,441 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Aug 2009 62,112 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2009 62,112 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)

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

Pass 15 Feb 2008 45,494 miles
Fail 14 Feb 2008 45,494 miles

Nearside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Offside Front Service brake juddering severely (3.7.C.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 9 Mar 2007 33,163 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2006 17,996 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2006 17,972 miles

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

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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GX03 ZXE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 GX03 ZXE, 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 GX03 ZXE registered?

GX03 ZXE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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