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GY03 NXK

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires5 Oct 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

114,356 mi
Last recorded114,356 miles
Recorded on10 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 10 Sep 2020 114,356 miles

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

Pass 8 Mar 2019 109,358 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Mar 2018 109,174 miles

AUX IDLER NOISY WHEN COLD

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view SILVER BACKING GONE (8.1.2a)

Rear BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED FACES

Rear EXHAUST DAMPER DOUGHNUT CORRODED/LOOSE

Fail 13 Mar 2018 109,174 miles

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

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES 100 AND 120 KG MAX (3.7.B.6a)

AUX IDLER NOISY WHEN COLD

Front VENTED DISCS WEAR/LIPPED

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view SILVER BACKING GONE (8.1.2a)

Rear BRAKE DISCS VERY CORRODED FACES

Rear EXHAUST DAMPER DOUGHNUT CORRODED/LOOSE

Pass 24 Mar 2017 106,972 miles

Both front wipers are showing signs of wear.

Nearside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Oil leak ()

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 6 Apr 2016 101,010 miles

oil leak from engine area

Fail 5 Apr 2016 101,010 miles

Nearside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Torque/reaction arm has a deteriorated rubber bush resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

oil leak from engine area

Pass 17 Mar 2015 95,901 miles

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

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

Nearside rear suspension bellow perished/cracked.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear suspension bellow perished/cracked.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Oil leak

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Fail 16 Mar 2015 95,901 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Outer Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage insecure (2.4.G.1)

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

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

Nearside rear suspension bellow perished/cracked.

Nearside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Offside rear suspension bellow perished/cracked.

Offside rear tyre tread low on inner edge.

Oil leak

Nearside front tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Offside front tyre tread low on inner edge. Cords nearly exposed.

Pass 12 Mar 2014 89,571 miles

Engine covered in oil.

Fail 12 Mar 2014 89,571 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)

Engine covered in oil.

Pass 15 Mar 2013 84,198 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 76,866 miles
Pass 15 Mar 2011 69,546 miles

Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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 12 Mar 2010 61,889 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2009 55,808 miles

Nearside Front 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 17 Mar 2008 50,321 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2007 44,551 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 NXK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 NXK, 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 NXK registered?

GY03 NXK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is GY03 NXK safe to buy?

The MOT history for GY03 NXK shows 18 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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