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YY03 GUX

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Jul 2021
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYY03 GUX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Fail 16 Aug 2021

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.

Pass 27 Jul 2020 84,777 miles
Fail 7 Jul 2020

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))

Pass 23 Jan 2020 83,835 miles

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))

Fail 23 Jan 2020 83,835 miles

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))

Pass 20 Feb 2019 82,173 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2018 82,170 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2018 78,654 miles

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 ()

Pass 19 Apr 2017

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

Fail 18 Apr 2017

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

Pass 8 Apr 2016 63,945 miles
Fail 6 Apr 2016 63,944 miles

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)

Pass 14 Apr 2015 57,395 miles

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)

Fail 13 Apr 2015 57,395 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)

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)

Pass 20 Mar 2014 50,362 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2013 44,366 miles

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 .

Fail 15 Apr 2013 44,366 miles

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 .

Pass 21 Mar 2012 37,001 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2011 33,510 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2010 29,694 miles

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

Pass 20 Apr 2009 25,566 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 25,463 miles

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

Rear discs corroded

Pass 18 Mar 2008 21,263 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2007 20,093 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2006 17,418 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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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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