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FL53 CBY

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2023
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

131,626 mi
Last recorded131,626 miles
Recorded on20 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 CBY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 20 Jan 2022 131,626 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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

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

Nearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 26 Sep 2020 119,002 miles

Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 114,530 miles

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

play and noise in steering rack

Fail 28 Oct 2019 114,529 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

play and noise in steering rack

Pass 2 Oct 2018 106,333 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer wear & play in rack end

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

cond of head lights

Pass 6 Oct 2017 99,857 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Outer play in rack end

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.68mm (4.1.E.1)

oil leak

only 17% handbrake

Pass 21 Oct 2016 92,893 miles

rusting to offside front brake pipe

wear in offside steering rack inner joint

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

both front tyres worn uneven to 2mm

Pass 29 Oct 2015 86,643 miles

play in o/s rack & pinion

Fail 20 Oct 2015 86,437 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded one main through too rear (3.6.B.2c)

play in o/s rack & pinion

Pass 14 Oct 2014 77,357 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rust on one main through brake pipe

slight play in o/s rack

Pass 22 Oct 2013 70,092 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play & wear in o/s/f rack & pinion end

Fail 16 Oct 2013 69,983 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

play & wear in o/s/f rack & pinion end

Pass 28 Sep 2012 60,816 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Sep 2012 60,753 miles

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

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 20 Sep 2011 58,365 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2010 55,925 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 55,920 miles

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

Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 54,174 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 46,979 miles

bonnet catch stiff

nearside wiper blade dirty

under trays fitted at time of test

Fail 16 Sep 2008 46,979 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

bonnet catch stiff

nearside wiper blade dirty

under trays fitted at time of test

Pass 18 Sep 2007 38,408 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2006 29,845 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

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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FL53 CBY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 FL53 CBY, 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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FL53 CBY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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