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HN03 VRG

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Jan 2011
Tests5 (4 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,974 mi
Last recorded114,974 miles
Recorded on22 Jan 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHN03 VRG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

4 pass 1 fail
Pass 22 Jan 2010 114,974 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2009 95,977 miles

Offside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Pass 23 Jan 2008 77,757 miles

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

rear no. plate backing starting to lift.

Fail 23 Jan 2008 77,757 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

rear no. plate backing starting to lift.

Pass 24 Jan 2007 60,672 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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 Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

power steering fliuld leak from o/s/f steering rack.

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 VRG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 VRG, 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 HN03 VRG registered?

HN03 VRG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 June 2003.

Is HN03 VRG safe to buy?

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