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GK53 MSO

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Apr 2015
Tests9 (8 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

131,690 mi
Last recorded131,690 miles
Recorded on11 Apr 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGK53 MSO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Apr 2014 131,690 miles
Fail 11 Apr 2014 131,686 miles

Nearside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 15 Jul 2013 113,747 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2012 90,761 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2011 71,481 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2010 64,669 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,777 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2009 54,883 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2008 53,871 miles

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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GK53 MSO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 GK53 MSO, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GK53 MSO registered?

GK53 MSO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is GK53 MSO safe to buy?

The MOT history for GK53 MSO shows 9 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does GK53 MSO have outstanding finance?

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