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RN52 GSO

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2018
Tests17 (13 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate76.5%

Mileage

126,707 mi
Last recorded126,707 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN52 GSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

13 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2017 126,707 miles

Engine Covers / Under-trays Fitted

Under-chassis / Suspension & Brake components corroded.

Pass 14 Sep 2016 122,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Fail 14 Sep 2016 122,289 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 9 Sep 2015 118,013 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

engine covers/undertrays fitted

oil leak

Pass 15 Sep 2014 114,912 miles

Offside rear tyre worn on outer edge

Rear brake discs slightly corroded

both front brake pipes slightly corroded

Pass 15 Jul 2013 110,276 miles

O/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

Rear brake discs worn

Fail 11 Jul 2013 110,101 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

O/s/f tyre has a cut to outer sidewall

Rear brake discs worn

Pass 26 Jun 2012 103,271 miles
Fail 12 Jun 2012 102,770 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)

Pass 15 Jul 2011 94,350 miles

rear brake discs rusted with lack of use

Pass 11 Mar 2011 91,246 miles

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

Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Feb 2010 83,847 miles
Fail 4 Feb 2010 83,809 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 10 Feb 2009 74,947 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 67,378 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2007 57,137 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2006 40,721 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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RN52 GSO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.5%.

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 RN52 GSO, 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 RN52 GSO registered?

RN52 GSO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 February 2003.

Is RN52 GSO safe to buy?

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