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GY03 HWM

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Feb 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

118,726 mi
Last recorded118,726 miles
Recorded on15 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 HWM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Feb 2019 118,726 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 15 Feb 2019 118,725 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 15 Feb 2018 103,561 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 15 Feb 2018 103,553 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Feb 2017 84,730 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 83,639 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Engine oil leak.

Nearside front fog lamp lens broken.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical links.

Pass 4 Feb 2015 82,812 miles

Covers impede parts of the inspection.

Nearside door mirror loose.

Slight play in offside rear and nearside rear anti-roll bar vertical links.

Various oil leaks.

Pass 17 Feb 2014 81,196 miles

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

Small leak of oil

Pass 11 Feb 2013 77,847 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Feb 2012 74,724 miles

Nearside front foglight smashed

Oil leak

Pass 19 Feb 2011 70,127 miles

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

Nearside front foglight broken

Non obligatory mirror damaged

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Tyre wear patterns indicate that tracking may need resetting

Pass 16 Mar 2010 63,443 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2009 54,955 miles
Pass 3 Mar 2008 46,826 miles
Pass 21 Feb 2007 37,519 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2006 28,640 miles

ADVISE O/S HAND BRAKE PERFORMANCE SLIGHTY LOW

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 HWM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 HWM, 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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GY03 HWM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 March 2003.

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