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R444 SHX

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Feb 2009
Tests3 (2 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

55,910 mi
Last recorded55,910 miles
Recorded on22 Feb 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR444 SHX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

2 pass 1 fail
Fail 22 Feb 2008 55,910 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Offside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged

Pass 22 Feb 2008 55,910 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

n/s/f mirror slightly damaged

Pass 10 Jan 2007 30,271 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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R444 SHX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 R444 SHX, 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 R444 SHX registered?

R444 SHX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2003.

Is R444 SHX safe to buy?

The MOT history for R444 SHX shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does R444 SHX have outstanding finance?

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