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RE03 GDV

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Mar 2016
Tests17 (10 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate58.8%

Mileage

153,474 mi
Last recorded153,474 miles
Recorded on13 Mar 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE03 GDV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 7 fail
Pass 13 Mar 2015 153,474 miles

EML on

o/s/f tyre on limits

small dents o/s/f rim

Fail 13 Mar 2015 153,470 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

EML on

o/s/f tyre on limits

small dents o/s/f rim

Pass 17 Mar 2014 141,298 miles

screen chipped

Fail 11 Mar 2014 141,295 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

screen chipped

Pass 13 Mar 2013 129,703 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

o/s park brake effort slightly low

slight body damage

Fail 11 Mar 2013 129,701 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

engine management lamp on

front tyres worn on inner edges just legal

slight body damage

Pass 17 Mar 2012 118,235 miles

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Fail 17 Mar 2012 118,235 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

chip in windscreen

nearside rear tyre worn to legal limit 1.6mm

slight oil leak

slight play in nearside rear anti roll bar link

slight play in offside rear anti roll bar link

Pass 10 Dec 2010 105,544 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2009 90,423 miles

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 10 Dec 2009 90,423 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 26 May 2009 87,797 miles
Pass 31 May 2008 80,812 miles
Pass 18 May 2007 74,330 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2006 60,411 miles
Fail 24 Mar 2006 60,411 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Fail 16 Mar 2006 59,762 miles

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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

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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RE03 GDV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 58.8%.

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 RE03 GDV, 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 RE03 GDV registered?

RE03 GDV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 March 2003.

Is RE03 GDV safe to buy?

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