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DF53 FON

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires9 Nov 2022
Tests26 (17 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate65.4%

Mileage

145,521 mi
Last recorded145,521 miles
Recorded on10 Nov 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDF53 FON
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 9 fail
Pass 10 Nov 2021 145,521 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner wing (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 9 Nov 2020 144,222 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Fail 6 Nov 2020 144,215 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded main run (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material main run (1.1.11 (c))

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

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

Pass 9 Oct 2019 142,988 miles

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 6 Oct 2018 140,607 miles

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

Fail 1 Oct 2018 140,607 miles

Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 28 Sep 2017 136,855 miles

front brake disc worn thin on rear face

oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2017 136,848 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken lower coil missing (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded feed to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

front brake disc worn thin on rear face

oil leak

Pass 3 Oct 2016 129,654 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2015 122,176 miles

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 24 Sep 2015 122,121 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Front Brake pipe slightly corroded offside and nearside (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Oct 2014 112,828 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2014 112,827 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 103,120 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 103,120 miles

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

Pass 5 Nov 2012 93,276 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2011 84,914 miles
Pass 25 Nov 2010 73,272 miles
Fail 24 Nov 2010 73,270 miles

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

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

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Dec 2009 55,714 miles
Fail 2 Dec 2009 55,714 miles

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

Pass 19 Nov 2008 36,544 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 30,342 miles
Fail 14 Dec 2007 30,342 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2006 21,726 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2006 20,155 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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DF53 FON is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.4%.

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 DF53 FON, 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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DF53 FON is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 December 2003.

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