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HN03 GMF

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2022
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

106,772 mi
Last recorded106,772 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 GMF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2021 106,772 miles
Pass 17 Nov 2020 105,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main line (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 17 Nov 2020 105,784 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by flexi pipe (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2 main line (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 102,404 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 8 Jan 2019 94,690 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 2 Jan 2019 94,674 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

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

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 14 Aug 2017 91,341 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2016 82,307 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2015 73,850 miles

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

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

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

oil leak on engine area,s

Pass 1 Nov 2013 67,036 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 2 Nov 2012 62,535 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 2 Nov 2012 62,535 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 56,435 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 Apr 2010 40,548 miles

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

nearside hand brake noisy when applied !!

offside rear seat belt clip difficult to operate but works !!

Pass 11 May 2009 30,992 miles
Pass 2 May 2008 25,686 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 1 Mar 2007 20,419 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Mar 2006 15,260 miles
Fail 15 Mar 2006 15,258 miles

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

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

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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HN03 GMF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 HN03 GMF, 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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HN03 GMF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 March 2003.

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The MOT history for HN03 GMF shows 19 tests with a 78.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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