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CX53 CJY

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Nov 2019
Tests20 (15 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

141,841 mi
Last recorded141,841 miles
Recorded on31 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCX53 CJY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 5 fail
Pass 31 Oct 2018 141,841 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 23 Oct 2017 136,351 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

Pass 26 Oct 2016 129,681 miles

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt top ball joint rubber. (2.4.G.2)

vehicle has under body and sill covers fitted.

Pass 3 Nov 2015 124,099 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 116,429 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2014

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Nearside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Offside Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 11 Jan 2013 113,189 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2012 173,337 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2012 173,331 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 173,331 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2010 98,441 miles
Fail 9 Dec 2010 98,215 miles

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

Pass 16 Dec 2009 89,194 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2009 73,150 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2009 73,149 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 2 Jan 2008 50,756 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2007 34,149 miles

both front tyres cracking

Pass 19 Dec 2006 34,138 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2006 34,138 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 5 Oct 2006 34,115 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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CX53 CJY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 CX53 CJY, 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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CX53 CJY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 16 October 2003.

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