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BK53 AAF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Apr 2018
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

95,968 mi
Last recorded95,968 miles
Recorded on12 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 AAF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 12 Apr 2017 95,968 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer hanging bracket corroded and broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 7 Apr 2017 95,967 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear exhaust silencer hanging bracket corroded and broken

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Apr 2016 87,901 miles

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 11 Apr 2016 87,901 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid Both side (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Apr 2015 82,078 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 10 Apr 2015 82,078 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

Nail in nearside front tyre

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/a/f tyre worn badly on inner edge

Pass 26 Mar 2014 73,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 26 Mar 2014 73,417 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in nearside front tyre

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

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 11 Feb 2013 59,379 miles
Pass 6 Aug 2012 55,488 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Aug 2011 48,991 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front brake discs are slightly worn

Fail 12 Aug 2011 48,843 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

front disc's are slightly worn

Pass 14 Aug 2010 42,994 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 17 Aug 2009 38,304 miles
Fail 17 Mar 2009 35,581 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 17 Mar 2009 35,581 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2008 31,516 miles

restraint warning light message on dash indicating a fault

Pass 3 Jan 2008 31,489 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2007 30,733 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 23,599 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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BK53 AAF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 BK53 AAF, 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 BK53 AAF registered?

BK53 AAF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BK53 AAF safe to buy?

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