MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
136,747 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
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)
Nearside and offside front,rear tyres wearing on edges
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside and offside front,rear tyres wearing on edges
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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?
The MOT history for BT53 CEF shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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