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CF53 GZK

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Feb 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

130,165 mi
Last recorded130,165 miles
Recorded on23 Jan 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCF53 GZK
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 23 Jan 2017 130,165 miles

N/s rear light lenses has damage

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

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

Fail 23 Jan 2017 130,162 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)

N/s rear light lenses has damage

Nearside Outer Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 13 Feb 2016 109,363 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

O/s door mirror damaged

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Feb 2015 89,268 miles

Inner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 14 Feb 2014 85,492 miles
Fail 13 Feb 2014 85,491 miles

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

Pass 11 Feb 2013 81,564 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2012 76,830 miles

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

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

Pass 7 Feb 2011 71,591 miles
Pass 20 Jan 2010 63,920 miles

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

Pass 28 Jan 2009 58,302 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 51,386 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2007 51,383 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 7 Dec 2006 40,898 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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CF53 GZK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 CF53 GZK, 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 CF53 GZK registered?

CF53 GZK is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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