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CP53 CNA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Mar 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

216,343 mi
Last recorded216,343 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCP53 CNA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2020 216,343 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 6 Feb 2020 216,343 miles

Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 25 Jan 2019 212,489 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

offside rear lower suspension arm has slight play in bushes

slight play in offside steering arm

Pass 25 Jan 2018 203,899 miles
Pass 19 Jan 2017 193,172 miles

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)

Pass 23 Jan 2016 170,357 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 138,476 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Fail 20 Jan 2015 138,277 miles

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g) DANGEROUS

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Oil leak

Pass 20 Jan 2014 109,841 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2014 109,841 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 26 Jan 2013 96,177 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2012 84,068 miles

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

Fail 24 Jan 2012 84,068 miles

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

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

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

Pass 15 Jan 2011 76,713 miles

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

nearside front jacking block missing

rear brake pads are getting low

slight wear front brake discs

Fail 15 Jan 2011 76,713 miles

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

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

nearside front jacking block missing

rear brake pads are getting low

slight wear front brake discs

Pass 16 Jan 2010 71,912 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

slight damage nearside outer sill cover and front jacking point

Pass 22 Jan 2009 67,937 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2007 61,796 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both rear tyres perrished 225 55 ZR16 P6000

tested when wet

Pass 24 Dec 2007 61,796 miles

both rear tyres perrished 225 55 ZR16 P6000

tested when wet

Pass 2 Jan 2007 38,385 miles

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.

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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CP53 CNA 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 CP53 CNA, 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 CP53 CNA registered?

CP53 CNA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2003.

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