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DK53 EVR

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Oct 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

116,041 mi
Last recorded116,041 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationDK53 EVR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2017 116,041 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2016 114,339 miles
Fail 14 Nov 2016 114,339 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose stretched (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)

Pass 8 Oct 2015 105,971 miles

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

Fail 7 Oct 2015 105,964 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

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

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

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

Pass 6 Oct 2014 97,916 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Oct 2014 97,915 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 91,882 miles
Fail 3 Sep 2013 91,882 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Pass 8 Sep 2012 81,965 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 73,025 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 73,025 miles

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

Pass 30 Apr 2010 65,343 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2010 65,343 miles

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

Pass 13 Nov 2008 500,090 miles
Fail 7 Nov 2008 50,080 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Pass 23 Dec 2006 29,236 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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DK53 EVR is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 DK53 EVR, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I check the history of DK53 EVR?

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What year was DK53 EVR registered?

DK53 EVR is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 October 2003.

Is DK53 EVR safe to buy?

The MOT history for DK53 EVR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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