MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
118,690 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Vehicle Details
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50+ data pointsMOT History
hand brake just passed limits
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
Offside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Front bumper insecure
rear air suspension warning light on,rear air suspension air bag unit perished nearside & offside
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air suspension warning light on
front tyres worn on inner edge
offside rear tyres perished cracks in side walls
Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
air suspension warning light on
corrosion rear suspension air bag centres
front tyres worn on inner edge
offside rear tyres perished cracks in side walls
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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FE53 ZHM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.
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 FE53 ZHM, 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 FE53 ZHM registered?
FE53 ZHM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 9 September 2003.
Is FE53 ZHM safe to buy?
The MOT history for FE53 ZHM shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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