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ST52 HJG

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

175,353 mi
Last recorded175,353 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST52 HJG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 175,353 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2016 169,965 miles

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some components

front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

oil leak

undertray doesn't allow a full check of some components

Fail 22 Jan 2016 169,852 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

Nearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)

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

Offside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

colour of power steering bottle doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

engine cover doesn't allow a full check of some components

front to rear fuel pipe is corroded

oil leak

undertray doesn't allow a full check of some components

Pass 16 Jan 2015 158,911 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Fuel pipe/s corroded

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

colour of power steering reservoir doesn't allow a check of the fluid level

Pass 26 Jan 2014 145,278 miles

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

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

center fuel pipe corroaded

engine oil leak

Fail 26 Jan 2014 145,278 miles

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

center fuel pipe corroaded

engine oil leak

Pass 24 Jan 2013 132,059 miles

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

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2012 118,803 miles

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

fuel cap seal beginning to perish

n/s/f brake discs heatshield insecure

o/s/f brake disc heatshield insecure

slight corrosion exhaust front section

Fail 25 Jan 2012 118,802 miles

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

rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

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

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

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

fuel cap seal beginning to perish

n/s/f brake discs heatshield insecure

o/s/f brake disc heatshield insecure

slight corrosion exhaust front section

Pass 28 Jan 2011 102,962 miles
Fail 27 Jan 2011 102,962 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Jan 2010 88,487 miles

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

both front tyres worn on inner outer edges inner edges of both tyres bald

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

Fail 27 Jan 2010 88,487 miles

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

both front tyres worn on inner outer edges inner edges of both tyres bald

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

Pass 23 Jan 2009 72,163 miles

o/s/f tyre badly wearing on edge n/s/f tyrewearing on edge

Fail 23 Jan 2009 72,159 miles

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

o/s/f tyre badly wearing on edge n/s/f tyrewearing on edge

Pass 28 Jan 2008 62,417 miles

Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 1 Feb 2007 52,713 miles

Both rear brake discs worn and grooved

Engine oil at minimum

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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ST52 HJG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 ST52 HJG, 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 ST52 HJG registered?

ST52 HJG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 January 2003.

Is ST52 HJG safe to buy?

The MOT history for ST52 HJG shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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