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DE53 OLJ

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2024
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

115,025 mi
Last recorded115,025 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDE53 OLJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2023 115,025 miles

Corrosion to both rear metal brake pipes at flexi brake hoses.

Slight corrosion to both front metal brake pipes in wheel arch.

Pass 14 Nov 2022 114,003 miles

Both rear suspension lower arm front bushes perished and split

Nearside Front tyre scuffed on the outer sidewall

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 16 Nov 2021 112,878 miles

Rear brake discs corroded

both rear lower suspension arm front inner bush perished

Fail 16 Nov 2021 112,876 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear brake discs corroded

both rear lower suspension arm front inner bush perished

Pass 17 Nov 2020 112,269 miles

Both rear flexi brake hoses perished

Both rear suspension lower arm front bushes perished and split but have no movement

Nearside Rear tyre perished on the outer sidewall

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 8 Nov 2019 110,578 miles

Both rear suspension lower arm front bushes perished

Pass 16 Nov 2018 105,967 miles
Pass 9 Jul 2016 104,443 miles

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 1 Jul 2015 103,044 miles
Fail 1 Jul 2015 103,044 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Pass 2 Jul 2014 102,567 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2014 102,567 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Fail 17 Jun 2014 102,545 miles

Front front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

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

Nearside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Nearside Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Jun 2013 100,930 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2013 100,929 miles

Offside Headlamp excessively deteriorated so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8) DANGEROUS

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

tyres worn to limits,low engine oil.

Pass 22 Jun 2012 97,896 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 12 Jul 2011 90,168 miles

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)

tyre pressure light on

Pass 28 Jun 2010 81,151 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 76,423 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2008 69,434 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 13 Oct 2006 60,601 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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DE53 OLJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 DE53 OLJ, 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 DE53 OLJ registered?

DE53 OLJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is DE53 OLJ safe to buy?

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