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GL53 KTC

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Aug 2011
Tests7 (5 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

70,707 mi
Last recorded70,707 miles
Recorded on4 Aug 2010
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGL53 KTC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

5 pass 2 fail
Pass 4 Aug 2010 70,707 miles
Pass 14 Aug 2009 63,723 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 60,288 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2007 55,792 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2007 55,791 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

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

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 28 Oct 2006 48,250 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2006 48,250 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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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GL53 KTC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 GL53 KTC, 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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How do I check the history of GL53 KTC?

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What year was GL53 KTC registered?

GL53 KTC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 November 2003.

Is GL53 KTC safe to buy?

The MOT history for GL53 KTC shows 7 tests with a 71.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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