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FV53 WGG

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Jul 2018
Tests16 (10 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate62.5%

Mileage

123,433 mi
Last recorded123,433 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFV53 WGG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 6 fail
Fail 4 Apr 2019 123,433 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jul 2017 123,311 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2017 123,303 miles

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

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault airbag (5.4.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2015 118,904 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2015 118,902 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded adjacent to fuel tank x2 (3.6.B.2c)

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all four tyres on road (4.1.E.1)

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 103,843 miles

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

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

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

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

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

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

Oil leak

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

wipers in poor condition

Pass 19 Jun 2013 98,355 miles

Oil leak

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Fail 13 Jun 2013 98,214 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

all 4 tyres worn on inner edges

Oil leak

Pass 25 Jun 2012 92,521 miles
Pass 23 May 2011 84,594 miles

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

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

Pass 18 May 2010 79,082 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2009 73,673 miles

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

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

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

Fail 10 Jan 2008 66,841 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

Pass 10 Jan 2008 66,841 miles
Fail 20 Nov 2006 51,580 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

o/s plastic floor pan trim broken and fouling exhaust

rubber trim seal found in engine compartment(placed inside car)

Pass 20 Nov 2006 51,580 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

brake warning light on

o/s plastic floor pan trim broken and fouling exhaust

rubber trim seal found in engine compartment(placed inside car)

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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FV53 WGG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 62.5%.

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 FV53 WGG, 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 FV53 WGG registered?

FV53 WGG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2003.

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