MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
144,574 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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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))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
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))
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
Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
engine bay covers and undertrays fitted
evidence of an oil leak?
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)
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)
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.
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.
slight pay in front arm bushes
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box rear support broken.
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
rear exhaust box rear support broken.
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
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)
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)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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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.
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What year was EK53 RDY registered?
EK53 RDY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2003.
Is EK53 RDY safe to buy?
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