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GY03 NXE

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

123,205 mi
Last recorded123,205 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY03 NXE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2020 123,205 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2019 119,035 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 116,418 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Feb 2017 113,692 miles

Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 11 Feb 2016 110,970 miles
Pass 30 May 2015 109,135 miles

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

Pass 18 Jun 2014 107,432 miles

Oil leak

Pass 19 Jun 2013 105,501 miles

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

engine oil leak

Pass 21 Jun 2012 104,121 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 96,603 miles
Fail 9 Jun 2011 96,603 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

advise ........front tyres wearing on edges REC wheel alignment

Pass 26 Mar 2010 83,016 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 71,009 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 5 Mar 2008 59,182 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2007 48,570 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2006 33,274 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 NXE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 NXE, 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 GY03 NXE registered?

GY03 NXE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 21 March 2003.

Is GY03 NXE safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 NXE shows 16 tests with a 93.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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