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FG53 FGO

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires18 Dec 2026
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

124,446 mi
Last recorded124,446 miles
Recorded on4 Dec 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFG53 FGO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 4 Dec 2025 124,446 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 16 Dec 2024 121,065 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2024 121,061 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded up the side of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 117,943 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2023 117,941 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Dec 2022 114,490 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Fail 1 Dec 2022 114,490 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 14 Dec 2021 111,645 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 18 Dec 2020 110,176 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 11 Dec 2020 110,160 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Oil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 108,410 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2018 106,674 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2017 103,353 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2017 103,353 miles

Offside Rear rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 27 Sep 2016 100,113 miles

Nearside Front tyre on 2mm and worn on inner edge

Offside Front tyre on 1.6mm and worn on inner edge

Oil leak rear iff prop flange ()

Pass 25 Sep 2015 89,285 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2014 82,260 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Fail 15 Sep 2014 82,260 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

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

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

near side rear tyre worn on inner edge

off side rear tyre worn on inner edge

Pass 3 Sep 2013 74,637 miles

N/S/F Tyre has a cut in the sidewall

Pass 10 Sep 2012 69,314 miles

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs deteriorating

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Fail 10 Sep 2012 69,314 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

n/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

rear brake discs deteriorating

slight corrosion on rear brake pipes

Pass 7 Sep 2011 63,318 miles

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs starting to pit

Fail 7 Sep 2011 63,318 miles

Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

rear discs starting to pit

Pass 1 Sep 2010 54,777 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2009 48,142 miles

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

Pass 1 Sep 2008 39,251 miles

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres showing wear inner edges

Fail 1 Sep 2008 39,251 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

n/s and o/s rear tyres showing wear inner edges

slight pressure fluctuation on front brakes

Pass 19 Sep 2007 32,553 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 25,183 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2006 25,036 miles

Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)

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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FG53 FGO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 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 FG53 FGO, 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 FG53 FGO registered?

FG53 FGO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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