MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
109,003 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)
Brake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak ()
brake warning lamp on
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light showing a flaut
engine cover/under trays fitted
Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
brake pad warning light showing a flaut
engine cover/under trays fitted
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light on
Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
brake pad warning light on
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag light on
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
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)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
airbag light on
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
srs light staying on
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
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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ET53 NFA is a 2004 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65%.
Across all 2004 BMW 520 models, the average MOT pass rate is 75.8% with a typical mileage of 84,715 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 ET53 NFA, 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 22 years old, this BMW 520 is well into its expected lifespan but still has years ahead.
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What year was ET53 NFA registered?
ET53 NFA is a 2004 BMW 520, first registered on 8 January 2004.
Is ET53 NFA safe to buy?
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