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BK53 WMT

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2010
Tests5 (5 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

87,222 mi
Last recorded87,222 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2009
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 WMT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass
Pass 2 Dec 2009 87,222 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2009 85,598 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 31 Jan 2008 62,494 miles
Pass 8 Feb 2007 38,927 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 29,646 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 WMT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 5 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 BK53 WMT, 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 WMT registered?

BK53 WMT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is BK53 WMT safe to buy?

The MOT history for BK53 WMT shows 5 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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