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ET53 KZZ

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Nov 2020
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

133,717 mi
Last recorded133,717 miles
Recorded on11 May 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationET53 KZZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 May 2019 133,717 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing thin on edges (5.2.3 (e))

Slight play in steering rack

Pass 10 May 2018 127,329 miles

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Fail 10 May 2018 127,329 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Undertrays fitted not allowing full inspection of some testable items

Pass 8 Mar 2018 125,039 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 7 Jan 2017 115,357 miles

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing rear (2.4.G.2)

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

under trays fitted obscuring some components

Pass 11 Jan 2016 102,816 miles

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

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

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

belly pans fitted

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Fail 9 Jan 2016 102,773 miles

Nearside 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 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)

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

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

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

belly pans fitted

engine covers fitted

oil leak

Pass 19 Dec 2014 96,032 miles
Fail 20 Dec 2013 88,381 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Dec 2013 88,381 miles

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Dec 2012 80,963 miles

Oil leak

Pass 9 Jan 2012 74,378 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2011 66,897 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2010 58,039 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2010 58,039 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

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

Pass 10 Feb 2009 50,508 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 44,493 miles
Pass 21 Dec 2007 44,457 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 32,971 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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ET53 KZZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ET53 KZZ, 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 ET53 KZZ registered?

ET53 KZZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is ET53 KZZ safe to buy?

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