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G5 KCL

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Dec 2022
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

110,750 mi
Last recorded110,750 miles
Recorded on12 Dec 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationG5 KCL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Fail 12 Dec 2022 110,750 miles

Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2021 109,552 miles

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded X2 pipes ()

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Fail 2 Dec 2021 109,511 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Fuel Pipe/s corroded X2 pipes ()

Offside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 24 Nov 2020 108,126 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Surface corrosion on underbody of vehicle

Pass 18 Nov 2019 107,210 miles
Fail 18 Nov 2019 107,204 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2018 103,898 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 7 Dec 2018 103,898 miles

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2017 97,719 miles

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

Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 15 Dec 2016 93,420 miles

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

Fail 14 Dec 2016 93,413 miles

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 7 Dec 2015 85,610 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2014 78,483 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 18 Dec 2013 69,646 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

has damage to zone "a"in swept area but not in drivers view of the road

Pass 23 Jan 2013 67,138 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2012 65,773 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2011 63,013 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2011 63,009 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Pass 4 Feb 2010 60,695 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2009 57,457 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)

Fail 2 Feb 2009 57,457 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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 24 Jan 2008 50,229 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2007 40,755 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2006 30,207 miles
Fail 9 Feb 2006 30,197 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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)

Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

front brake pads low

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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G5 KCL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 G5 KCL, 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 G5 KCL registered?

G5 KCL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 June 2003.

Is G5 KCL safe to buy?

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