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H7 BTT

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Nov 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

126,818 mi
Last recorded126,818 miles
Recorded on29 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationH7 BTT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 29 May 2019 126,818 miles
Pass 17 May 2018 112,229 miles

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit nsr/osr inner edge (4.1.E.1)

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

Pass 11 Sep 2017 109,576 miles

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

Offside Front 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 9 Sep 2016 103,344 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 8 Sep 2015 96,032 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2015 96,032 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 9 Sep 2014 90,935 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2013 84,532 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2012 77,400 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2011 73,378 miles
Pass 5 Jan 2011 65,631 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2010 58,205 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2009 47,888 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 38,268 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,501 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2005 25,048 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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H7 BTT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black 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 H7 BTT, 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 H7 BTT registered?

H7 BTT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.

Is H7 BTT safe to buy?

The MOT history for H7 BTT 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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