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EK53 RDY

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Sep 2023
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

144,574 mi
Last recorded144,574 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEK53 RDY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 144,574 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2022 144,573 miles

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens which changes emitted colour to other than white or yellow (4.1.4 (b))

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

Pass 22 Sep 2021 139,475 miles

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

Pass 22 Sep 2020 135,361 miles

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

Pass 16 Sep 2019 132,128 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2019 132,128 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 8 Sep 2018 128,694 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various metal show slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))

EVIDENCE OF MAJOR OIL LOSS [SERIOUS ADVISE]

NO ENGINE OIL SHOWING ON DIP STICK AT INSPECTION

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (i))

engine noisy ;upper engine

headlamp lens covers deteriorated; resulting in a poor beam image

Pass 1 Sep 2017 123,107 miles

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

engine bay covers and undertrays fitted

evidence of an oil leak?

Pass 14 Sep 2016 119,842 miles

Both rear tyre valves cracked

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front cracking + wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Fail 14 Sep 2016 119,842 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bent arm (2.4.G.2)

Offside 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 Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Bent arm (2.4.G.2)

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

passenger door does not latch securely closed Boot (6.2.B.1a)

Both rear tyre valves cracked

Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Both front cracking + wearing on edges (4.1.E.1)

Fuel filler cap seal cracking

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear cracking (3.6.B.4d)

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 116,295 miles

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

child seats fitted

rear exhaust support broken.

undertrays fitted.

Fail 16 Sep 2015 116,139 miles

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

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

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

child seats fitted

rear exhaust support broken.

undertrays fitted.

Pass 12 Sep 2014 108,703 miles

slight pay in front arm bushes

Pass 19 Sep 2013 103,229 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box rear support broken.

Fail 19 Sep 2013 103,229 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear exhaust box rear support broken.

Pass 21 Sep 2012 100,015 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 21 Sep 2012 100,015 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 20 Sep 2011 97,121 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2010 92,507 miles
Pass 24 Aug 2009 88,028 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2008 86,446 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)

Pass 18 Sep 2007 77,085 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 29 Aug 2006 63,441 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 RDY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 EK53 RDY, 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 RDY registered?

EK53 RDY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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