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HT52 HCL

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Sep 2019
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

119,880 mi
Last recorded119,880 miles
Recorded on18 Sep 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT52 HCL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Sep 2018 119,880 miles

Nearside 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))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 1 Dec 2017 112,212 miles

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)

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

Oil leak ()

Pass 20 Jul 2016 98,710 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement FRONT (2.4.G.2)

Pass 28 Jul 2015 86,174 miles

front disc inner faces slightly worn

Fail 27 Jul 2015 86,174 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

front pads wearing thin, discs slightly worn

Pass 1 Jul 2014 72,461 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 18 Jun 2013 56,837 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

n/s front tyre wear on outer shoulder(near wear limit)

Pass 21 May 2012 50,794 miles

nearside front tyre low on outer edge

Pass 6 Jun 2011 46,950 miles
Pass 4 Jun 2010 42,255 miles
Pass 11 Jun 2009 36,162 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2008 29,489 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,369 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2006 17,403 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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HT52 HCL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 HT52 HCL, 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 HT52 HCL registered?

HT52 HCL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 16 January 2003.

Is HT52 HCL safe to buy?

The MOT history for HT52 HCL shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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