free car check
2003 BMW 520
General Information
- Registration HD52FGA
- Manufacturer BMW
- Model 520
- Year 2003
- Colour Grey
- Fuel Type Petrol
- Engine Size 2171cc
- Insurance Costs 💰 Check Costs
-
🔓 More details available
Get comprehensive vehicle details, specification, MOT insights, ULEZ & CAZ compliance and more for free
Tax & MOT
- TAX
- MOT Expired
- Expired 23 Apr 2024
- View Full MOT History
🔐 Premium Checks
Don't Buy Blind - Know Everything About This Vehicle
Our comprehensive vehicle check reveals hidden problems that could cost you thousands. From outstanding finance to accident damage, we check over 50 attributes to give you complete peace of mind before you buy.
MOT History 30 Tests
MOT Test Statistics
24 Apr 2023
Pass
Mileage: 183,339 MI
Expiry date: 23 Apr 2024Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Apr 2023
Fail
Mileage: 183,237 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) Dangerous
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
30 Mar 2022
Pass
Mileage: 179,794 MI
Expiry date: 29 Mar 2023Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing indicators (5.2.3 (e))
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing indicators (5.2.3 (e))
30 Mar 2022
Fail
Mileage: 179,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing indicators (5.2.3 (e))
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearing indicators (5.2.3 (e))
17 Mar 2021
Pass
Mileage: 175,693 MI
Expiry date: 16 Mar 2022Advisory notice item(s)
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
3 Mar 2021
Fail
Mileage: 175,618 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b)) Repair immediately
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded at the back (1.1.11 (c)) Repair immediately
- Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
13 Jan 2020
Pass
Mileage: 171,841 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2021Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Oil leak, but not excessive REA AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODED FROM REAR TO FRONT NEXT TO OSR INNER SILL (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED FROM CALIPER FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
13 Jan 2020
Fail
Mileage: 171,841 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ANTI-ROLL BAR "D" DUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn ANTI-ROLL BAR "D" BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i)) Repair immediately
Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED FROM CALIPER FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
- Oil leak, but not excessive REA AXLE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Oil leak, but not excessive GEAR BOX (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
- Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material PIPE CORRODED FROM REAR TO FRONT NEXT TO OSR INNER SILL (1.1.11 (c))
- Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
4 Jan 2019
Pass
Mileage: 166,508 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2020Advisory notice item(s)
- Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
5 Jan 2018
Pass
Mileage: 161,515 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2019Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
4 Jan 2018
Fail
Mileage: 161,515 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
- Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
13 Jan 2017
Pass
Mileage: 155,737 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2018Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap O ring perished
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
11 Jan 2017
Fail
Mileage: 155,702 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front Shock absorber insecure Adjuster lock nut not locked up (2.7.2b)
- Offside Front Shock absorber insecure Adjuster not locked up (2.7.2b)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Fuel cap O ring perished
- Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
22 Dec 2015
Pass
Mileage: 146,803 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2017Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
21 Dec 2015
Fail
Mileage: 146,794 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
8 Jan 2015
Pass
Mileage: 140,887 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2016 26 Jun 20267 Jan 2015
Fail
Mileage: 140,882 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
16 Jan 2014
Pass
Mileage: 133,404 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2015Advisory notice item(s)
- Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
18 Jan 2013
Pass
Mileage: 126,058 MI
Expiry date: 17 Jan 2014Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
14 Jan 2013
Fail
Mileage: 126,058 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- Nearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
28 Feb 2012
Pass
Mileage: 120,496 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2013 26 Jun 202624 Feb 2012
Fail
Mileage: 120,431 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
3 Feb 2011
Pass
Mileage: 115,875 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2012 26 Jun 20263 Feb 2011
Fail
Mileage: 115,875 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
18 Feb 2010
Pass
Mileage: 107,283 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2011 26 Jun 202612 Feb 2010
Fail
Mileage: 106,966 MI
Reason(s) for failure
- Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
2 Mar 2009
Pass
Mileage: 102,375 MI
Expiry date: 1 Mar 2010 26 Jun 20264 Feb 2008
Pass
Mileage: 91,675 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2009Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
22 Jan 2007
Pass
Mileage: 72,661 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2008Advisory notice item(s)
- Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
24 Jan 2006
Pass
Mileage: 53,613 MI
Expiry date: 4 Feb 2007Advisory notice item(s)
- Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
You can check the history of this vehicle for free by clicking on the "Run a free basic check" button above. This will tell you all the running costs, tax rates, technical specs, MOT history and more!
HD52FGA was registered on 2003-02-04
Vehicle tax rates are based on engine size or fuel type and CO2 emissions. It also depends on when the vehicle was registered. Enter your reg on motorscan to find out how much it would cost to tax this vehicle
We can provide you with a free vehicle check, just enter your reg above to find out your vehicle's specifications, export history, MOT history, road tax + more.