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H4 GSE

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires28 Sep 2026
Tests27 (20 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate74.1%

Mileage

107,167 mi
Last recorded107,167 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH4 GSE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 7 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2025 107,167 miles

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

Fail 24 Sep 2025 107,167 miles

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 24 Sep 2024 105,998 miles
Fail 24 Sep 2024 105,998 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Pass 24 Aug 2023 104,136 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Aug 2022 102,812 miles
Fail 10 Aug 2022 102,808 miles

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 14 Aug 2021 102,214 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2021 102,214 miles

Front Headlamp lens seriously defective both headlights (4.1.1 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 13 Aug 2020 100,975 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 98,902 miles

Nearside Front anti roll bar link boot slight spilt

Offside Front anti roll bar link boot slight spilt

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

Pass 16 Jul 2018 96,777 miles

Nearside Rear bush perish

Nearside Rear upper arm ball joint boot split

Offside Rear anti roll bar link boot perish

Offside Rear bush perish

Offside Rear upper arm ball joint boot split

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

Pass 14 Aug 2017 95,175 miles

Nearside Front Play in anti roll bar link ball joint

Offside Front Play in anti roll bar link ball joint

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded near petrol tank

Oil leak

Pass 16 Aug 2016 93,547 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 27 Jul 2016 93,547 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 1 Aug 2015 90,081 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Oil leak

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

n/s/f tyre poor

o/s/f tyre poor

Pass 1 Aug 2014 86,673 miles
Fail 1 Aug 2014 86,673 miles

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Apr 2013 83,369 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2012 80,594 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2011 76,879 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

front tyres worn on outer edges

Pass 29 Mar 2010 71,609 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2009 66,397 miles

rear brake discs starting to corrode on inside

Pass 29 Feb 2008 59,234 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2007 46,121 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2006 34,195 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2006 34,195 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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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H4 GSE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 74.1%.

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 H4 GSE, 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 H4 GSE registered?

H4 GSE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.

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