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BJ53 TWL

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2019
Tests14 (12 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

207,249 mi
Last recorded207,249 miles
Recorded on31 Aug 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBJ53 TWL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 2 fail
Pass 31 Aug 2018 207,249 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2017 122,423 miles

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

Pass 25 Aug 2016 119,236 miles

rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2015 116,800 miles

front and rear disc lipped

Pass 2 Sep 2014 115,283 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2014 115,264 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Pass 24 Aug 2013 113,416 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 111,238 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 27 Aug 2011 109,053 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 107,075 miles
Pass 6 Jun 2009 103,113 miles
Pass 17 May 2008 98,814 miles
Fail 17 May 2008 98,814 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 3 Mar 2007 87,487 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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BJ53 TWL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 BJ53 TWL, 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

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What year was BJ53 TWL registered?

BJ53 TWL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 November 2003.

Is BJ53 TWL safe to buy?

The MOT history for BJ53 TWL shows 14 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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