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EK53 UZC

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Sep 2023
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

135,451 mi
Last recorded135,451 miles
Recorded on14 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 14 Sep 2022 135,451 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2021 135,433 miles

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

Pass 17 Aug 2020 134,592 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement tie bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Aug 2019 128,378 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 8 Jun 2018 121,007 miles

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

light out warning on cant find bulb blown

Pass 5 Jun 2017 117,170 miles

Front Number plate loose but not liable to fall

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire not conected

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

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer wall has had damage glued

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

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted engine cover & full under trays

Fail 5 Jun 2017 117,170 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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

Both rear drive shafts outer joints throwing grease

Front Number plate loose but not liable to fall

Nearside Front Brake pad warning wire not conected

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

Nearside Rear Outer Radius arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Tyre outer wall has had damage glued

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

Oil leak ()

Sill covers fitted engine cover & full under trays

Vehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights ()

Pass 15 Jun 2016 109,553 miles

slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar bush

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Fail 13 Jun 2016 109,534 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

slight movement in nearside front anti roll bar bush

under trays fitted obstructing some underside components

Pass 8 Jun 2015 100,585 miles
Pass 30 May 2014 92,678 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 26 Mar 2014 91,235 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 25 Mar 2014 91,235 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Rear Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Apr 2013 83,213 miles

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 79,478 miles
Pass 13 Jun 2011 72,859 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2010 69,652 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 56,372 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

unable to c/o inspection of underbody/components where covers fitted

Pass 15 Jul 2008 48,796 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2007 39,265 miles
Pass 1 Aug 2006 34,666 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 UZC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 UZC, 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 UZC registered?

EK53 UZC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 September 2003.

Is EK53 UZC safe to buy?

The MOT history for EK53 UZC shows 21 tests with a 85.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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