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FL53 OFV

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Feb 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,992 mi
Last recorded154,992 miles
Recorded on24 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 OFV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 24 Feb 2018 154,992 miles
Fail 17 Feb 2018 154,992 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 18 Feb 2017 150,505 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2016 143,563 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2015 137,511 miles

Differential oil leak.

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

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

Fail 2 Feb 2015 137,509 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Differential oil leak.

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

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

Pass 12 Feb 2014 131,714 miles

Both rear tyres feathering on inner edges.

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 22 Feb 2013 119,809 miles

Oil leak

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

Fail 22 Feb 2013 119,809 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Oil leak

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

Pass 9 Jan 2012 109,715 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2012 109,682 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

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

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)

Pass 5 Jan 2011 96,637 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

rear drive shafts worn

tyres worn on iner edges

Pass 4 Jan 2010 85,744 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2010 85,744 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Dec 2008 73,214 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2007 63,126 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2007 49,973 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 48,851 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Fail 18 Sep 2006 48,851 miles

Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

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 OFV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 OFV, 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 FL53 OFV registered?

FL53 OFV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2003.

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