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HD53 KFA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Apr 2023
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

152,149 mi
Last recorded152,149 miles
Recorded on22 Apr 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHD53 KFA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 22 Apr 2022 152,149 miles
Pass 13 Mar 2021 148,337 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2020 140,713 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 21 Jan 2019 137,255 miles
Fail 21 Jan 2019 137,255 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid top up (3.5 (a))

Fail 20 Dec 2018 137,250 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (5.2.3 (h) (i))

Pass 27 Sep 2017 130,713 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Oil leak engine ()

Pass 15 Sep 2016 126,496 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

light under body surface rust

Pass 9 Oct 2015 122,052 miles

Nearside Rear Outer halfshaft leaking grease

Offside Rear Outer halfshaft leaking grease

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

Pass 7 Oct 2014 116,513 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

Pass 10 Oct 2013 109,322 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2012 98,289 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2011 88,610 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 78,886 miles

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

Pass 1 Oct 2009 67,476 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2008 55,735 miles

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

Pass 9 Oct 2007 40,572 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2006 30,323 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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HD53 KFA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 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 HD53 KFA, 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 HD53 KFA registered?

HD53 KFA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 December 2003.

Is HD53 KFA safe to buy?

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