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VE03 FGF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 May 2012
Tests8 (6 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

91,180 mi
Last recorded91,180 miles
Recorded on12 May 2011
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVE03 FGF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

6 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 May 2011 91,180 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

Pass 21 May 2010 74,422 miles

Wiper blades poor

Fail 21 May 2010 74,422 miles

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

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

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

Front and rear brake discs and pads wearing low

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

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

Wiper blades poor

Pass 19 Dec 2008 39,473 miles
Fail 19 Dec 2008 39,473 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 15 Oct 2008 39,413 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 39,156 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 38,841 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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VE03 FGF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 8 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 VE03 FGF, 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

How do I check the history of VE03 FGF?

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What year was VE03 FGF registered?

VE03 FGF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 June 2003.

Is VE03 FGF safe to buy?

The MOT history for VE03 FGF shows 8 tests with a 75% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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