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Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Nearside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Nearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
Offside Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
Offside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
EML on indicating a fault.
low effort from 0/s parking brake.
rear exhaust heatshield insecure.
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded leaking (1.1.11 (c))
Stop lamp(s) not working high level (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both headlight lenses opaque (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Stone chip in windscreen (3.2 (a) (i))
Brake pipe slightly corroded FRONT TO REAR REAR SECTIONS (3.6.B.2c)
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt X2 ()
HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOPERTIVE
Oil leak ()
ENGINE HAS BAD OIL LEAK
ENGINE HAS OIL LKEAK
HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE
OSF TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE
REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION
Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt BOTH SIDES FRONT (2.4.G.2)
Anti-roll bar linkage insecure NSR (2.4.G.1)
ENGINE HAS BAD OIL LEAK
ENGINE HAS OIL LKEAK
HIGH LEVEL STOP LIGHT INOPERATIVE
OSF TYRE WORN VERY LOW ON OUTER EDGE
REAR CHILD SEATS FITTED RESTRICTING BELT INSPECTION
Stop lamp not working HIGH LEVEL (1.2.1b)
NSR TYRE WORN LOW AND HAS DAMAGE TO INNER SIDEWALL
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Both rear brake discs corroded .
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S & N/S front brake discs & pads worn .
Rear brake pads worn low .
Slight play in both rear antiroll bar drop links .
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
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)
Both rear brake discs corroded .
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
O/S & N/S front brake discs & pads worn .
Rear brake pads worn low .
Slight play in both rear antiroll bar drop links .
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Nail in offside front tyre
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
minor corrosion spot on front to rear fuel pipes
Child seat fitted on N/S/R .
Inner faces of both rear brake discs very corroded .
Oil leak from N/S of engine .
Plastic under tray fitted to O/S & N/S floor pans .
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Child seat fitted on N/S/R .
Inner faces of both rear brake discs very corroded .
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak from N/S of engine .
Plastic under tray fitted to O/S & N/S floor pans .
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
noise in offside rack arm area when turning
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Rear discs corroded
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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YY03 GUX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.
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 YY03 GUX, 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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YY03 GUX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 March 2003.
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