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GX53 CUG

2003 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

152,562 mi
Last recorded152,562 miles
Recorded on7 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGX53 CUG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Oct 2016 152,562 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Oil leak ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 142,889 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 131,737 miles

n/s/front window tinted

o/s/front window tinted

Pass 20 Sep 2013 125,167 miles

Both front windows tinted.

Nearside beam image starting to fade.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 125,166 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Both front windows tinted.

Nearside beam image starting to fade.

Pass 4 Oct 2012 111,091 miles
Fail 4 Oct 2012 111,091 miles

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

Offside Front 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 20 Oct 2011 89,039 miles

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Fail 20 Oct 2011 89,039 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 74,475 miles
Fail 12 Oct 2010 74,290 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 9 Oct 2009 61,834 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2008 49,434 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 31,967 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2006 25,420 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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GX53 CUG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 GX53 CUG, 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 GX53 CUG registered?

GX53 CUG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2003.

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