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GY03 HCZ

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Dec 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

128,181 mi
Last recorded128,181 miles
Recorded on21 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 HCZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 21 Jun 2019 128,181 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

vehicle`s under body is fully under sealed front to rear

Pass 13 Jun 2018 127,081 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both above rear subframe to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from rear Differential

Fail 13 Jun 2018 127,078 miles

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (side of fuel tank) (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both above rear subframe to rear flexis (1.1.11 (c))

slight oil leak from rear Differential

Pass 16 May 2017 125,861 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jun 2016 124,130 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine oil slight leak

parking brake only just met the requirements for the mot

rear diff/axle oil leak

Pass 11 May 2015 121,434 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 May 2015 121,426 miles

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Pass 27 May 2014 105,366 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff leaking oil

Fail 22 May 2014 115,354 miles

Centre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

diff leaking oil

Pass 10 Jun 2013 103,923 miles
Fail 7 Jun 2013 103,872 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)

Pass 23 May 2012 91,411 miles

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

front brake pads worn to limit

Pass 1 Jun 2011 72,150 miles
Pass 8 Jun 2010 51,684 miles

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

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

Pass 21 May 2009 36,541 miles
Pass 23 May 2008 31,481 miles

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

both rear tyres worn near to 2mm.

Pass 21 May 2007 26,443 miles
Pass 24 May 2006 18,553 miles
Pass 12 Apr 2006 17,860 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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GY03 HCZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 GY03 HCZ, 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 GY03 HCZ registered?

GY03 HCZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 April 2003.

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