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HT53 KRG

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires11 Jul 2027
Tests20 (19 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate95%

Mileage

85,295 mi
Last recorded85,295 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHT53 KRG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 1 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2026 85,295 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both side (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all around (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 30 Jun 2025 77,536 miles

Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play both side (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 6 Jul 2024 69,580 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 12 Jul 2023 58,974 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2023 58,974 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn ball joint facing up (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Jun 2022 33,363 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2019 33,219 miles

Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 12 Dec 2018 32,726 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2017 32,096 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2016 31,382 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2015 30,439 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2014 29,283 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2013 28,131 miles

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 20 Dec 2012 27,016 miles

Engine light on

Pass 16 Dec 2011 25,945 miles

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

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

Pass 13 Dec 2010 24,774 miles

Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

off side rear door handle missing

Pass 14 Dec 2009 22,355 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 19,840 miles
Pass 26 Nov 2007 16,359 miles

slight damage to near side front tyre

Pass 27 Nov 2006 13,342 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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HT53 KRG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 95%.

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 HT53 KRG, 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 HT53 KRG registered?

HT53 KRG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 2003.

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