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ND03 GWN

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Nov 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

153,800 mi
Last recorded153,800 miles
Recorded on16 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND03 GWN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Nov 2017 153,800 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2016 149,070 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2015 146,905 miles

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

Pass 2 Oct 2014 144,205 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 15 Oct 2013 141,554 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2012 138,098 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2011 127,829 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 111,081 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2009 87,224 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 64,196 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 40,784 miles
Pass 3 Apr 2007 39,141 miles
Fail 3 Apr 2007 39,141 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear 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)

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

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

Fail 7 Apr 2006 6,225 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Apr 2006 6,225 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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ND03 GWN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 ND03 GWN, 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 ND03 GWN registered?

ND03 GWN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is ND03 GWN safe to buy?

The MOT history for ND03 GWN shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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