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EK53 HRL

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

167,862 mi
Last recorded167,862 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 HRL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2026 167,862 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective both sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 4 Dec 2024 160,716 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Nov 2023 153,153 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Nov 2022 144,260 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Nov 2021 129,223 miles

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

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

Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Rear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

both headlights would benefit from a polish

Pass 20 Nov 2020 128,181 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2019 125,711 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

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

Pass 18 Nov 2018 121,673 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 18 Nov 2017 117,159 miles

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

Oil leak

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

Pass 23 Nov 2016 110,825 miles
Fail 15 Nov 2016 110,694 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 18 Nov 2015 106,108 miles

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Fail 18 Nov 2015 106,108 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 12 Sep 2014 95,599 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 93,323 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 8 Oct 2012 78,728 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 5 Oct 2011 66,343 miles

Both rear tyres close to legal limit and wearing in the centre of the tread

Front discs lipped

Front pads very low

N/S wiper blade juddering

Pass 9 Oct 2010 60,357 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

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

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

due to wear on rear tyres suspect tyres are over inflated

front disc's are slightly worn

Pass 28 Sep 2009 53,248 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2008 42,702 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 30,869 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2006 23,001 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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EK53 HRL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 EK53 HRL, 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

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What year was EK53 HRL registered?

EK53 HRL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 2003.

Is EK53 HRL safe to buy?

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