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BT53 CEF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires2 Dec 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

136,747 mi
Last recorded136,747 miles
Recorded on3 Jun 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT53 CEF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 3 Jun 2019 136,747 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above sub-frame (1.1.11 (c))

nearside rear tyre on limit

Pass 26 Mar 2018 135,514 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2017 124,567 miles
Pass 9 Mar 2016 112,898 miles

Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and offside front,rear (3.5.1g)

Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside and offside font,rear (ADVISE TO CHANGE) (4.1.E.1)

Pass 3 Mar 2015 101,738 miles
Pass 1 Mar 2014 85,075 miles

Nearside and offside front,rear tyres wearing on edges

Fail 24 Feb 2014 85,070 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Nearside and offside front,rear tyres wearing on edges

Pass 19 Dec 2012 82,293 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2011 76,284 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2010 69,003 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 62,532 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 55,632 miles

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

Pass 8 Dec 2007 48,543 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 40,766 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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BT53 CEF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 BT53 CEF, 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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What year was BT53 CEF registered?

BT53 CEF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is BT53 CEF safe to buy?

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