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WV03 GNK

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2022
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

124,653 mi
Last recorded124,653 miles
Recorded on24 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWV03 GNK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Nov 2021 124,653 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2021 124,653 miles

Central Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

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

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Nov 2020 119,167 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 10 Nov 2020 119,167 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 27 Nov 2019 116,260 miles
Fail 27 Nov 2019 116,260 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Oct 2018 108,828 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides by Flexi pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 28 Sep 2017 103,851 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2016 99,350 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2015 95,320 miles

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

Pass 10 Oct 2014 89,082 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 85,073 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2012 79,945 miles

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

Pass 12 Aug 2011 75,729 miles

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)

Fail 11 Aug 2011 75,729 miles

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

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)

Pass 13 Aug 2010 71,405 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2010 71,405 miles

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

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

Pass 28 May 2009 65,678 miles

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

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

Pass 29 May 2008 61,165 miles
Pass 5 Jun 2007 55,325 miles
Fail 31 May 2007 55,325 miles

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2007 52,780 miles
Pass 24 Feb 2006 38,909 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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WV03 GNK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 WV03 GNK, 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 WV03 GNK registered?

WV03 GNK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 March 2003.

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