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HT03 OBG

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Sep 2015
Tests9 (9 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

113,739 mi
Last recorded113,739 miles
Recorded on27 Sep 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT03 OBG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass
Pass 27 Sep 2014 113,739 miles

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

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 30 Oct 2013 106,252 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 29 Oct 2012 100,238 miles

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

Nearside front tyre has damage to outer sidewall not reac hing cords

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

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

Pad warning light on

Pass 5 Nov 2011 93,774 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2010 86,344 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2009 79,248 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2008 68,778 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2007 56,599 miles
Pass 20 Jul 2006 40,781 miles

nearside front tyre close to legal limit on inside and outside ege

offside front tyre close to legal limit on inside and outside ege

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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HT03 OBG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 HT03 OBG, 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 HT03 OBG registered?

HT03 OBG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 June 2003.

Is HT03 OBG safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT03 OBG shows 9 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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