MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
309,975 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
Offside Rear Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged insecure and fouling (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r and n/s/r metal brake pipes starting to corrode
rear diff has light misting of oil
o/s/r (cross axle) metal brake pipe starting to corrode
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
o/s/r (cross axle) metal brake pipe starting to corrode
o/s/r tyre has 3mm tread and is worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
n/s/r tyre 3mm tread (legal limit 1.6mm )
n/s/f tyre wear on edge
oil leak
Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
judder on front brakes
n/s/f tyre wear on edge
oil leak
front brake discs wearing thin
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
front brake discs wearing thin
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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EO53 LAE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 EO53 LAE, 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 EO53 LAE registered?
EO53 LAE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.
Is EO53 LAE safe to buy?
The MOT history for EO53 LAE shows 21 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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