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DE53 OMB

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

130,013 mi
Last recorded130,013 miles
Recorded on16 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Sep 2015 130,013 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

Pass 28 Aug 2014 117,462 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)

Fail 27 Aug 2014 117,462 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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 26 Mar 2013 97,614 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2012 83,161 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2011 73,655 miles
Fail 24 Feb 2011 73,654 miles

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

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 27 Jan 2010 66,192 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2009 56,764 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2008 48,151 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 44,992 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2007 44,992 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 23 Sep 2006 32,906 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 OMB is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 DE53 OMB, 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 OMB registered?

DE53 OMB is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is DE53 OMB safe to buy?

The MOT history for DE53 OMB shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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