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RE03 GHB

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Sep 2022
Tests17 (16 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.1%

Mileage

129,376 mi
Last recorded129,376 miles
Recorded on23 Aug 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

16 pass 1 fail
Pass 23 Aug 2021 129,376 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2020 122,337 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2020 122,197 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 21 Aug 2019 118,590 miles

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Jul 2018 115,595 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2017 110,364 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2016 105,270 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2015 98,669 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2014 92,872 miles
Pass 31 Jul 2013 85,748 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2012 79,486 miles
Pass 19 Aug 2011 69,902 miles
Pass 27 Aug 2010 61,001 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2009 49,731 miles

Front disc pads low.

N/S/F tyre on 3mm tread depth.

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

Pass 12 Jun 2008 41,992 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

o/s rear tyre badly worn on inner edge

Pass 25 May 2007 32,990 miles

o/s handbrake slow too operate + low efficiency

Pass 3 Apr 2006 23,621 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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RE03 GHB 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 94.1%.

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 RE03 GHB, 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 RE03 GHB registered?

RE03 GHB is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.

Is RE03 GHB safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE03 GHB shows 17 tests with a 94.1% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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