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HV53 PNZ

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Oct 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

127,272 mi
Last recorded127,272 miles
Recorded on28 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 PNZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Oct 2017 127,272 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)

Fail 28 Oct 2017 127,272 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt both side (2.4.G.2)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH SIDE (3.5.1i)

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

Pass 26 Sep 2016 125,352 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 16 Sep 2015 116,760 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2014 109,852 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Fail 25 Sep 2014 109,852 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 28 Aug 2013 100,748 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2012 94,733 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 84,803 miles
Fail 2 Sep 2011 84,803 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Sep 2010 77,477 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 71,654 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2008 65,901 miles

n/s/f tyre has a nail in it

Pass 11 Sep 2007 59,904 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 51,792 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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HV53 PNZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 HV53 PNZ, 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 HV53 PNZ registered?

HV53 PNZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is HV53 PNZ safe to buy?

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