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KC52 KKA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires3 Mar 2027
Tests24 (21 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

106,435 mi
Last recorded106,435 miles
Recorded on4 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 KKA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 3 fail
Pass 4 Mar 2026 106,435 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Nov 2024 102,072 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 13 Nov 2023 93,786 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2022 85,131 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 22 Nov 2021 78,351 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2020 72,433 miles
Pass 10 May 2019 64,233 miles
Pass 30 May 2018 60,432 miles
Pass 26 May 2017 56,755 miles
Pass 28 May 2016 53,858 miles
Pass 29 May 2015 51,422 miles
Pass 29 May 2014 46,838 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine MIL staying on

Pass 21 May 2013 43,449 miles

Nearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

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

Pass 31 May 2012 38,392 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

nearside hand brake weaker

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 2 Jun 2011 33,479 miles
Fail 31 May 2011 33,464 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

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

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

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

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

both rear tyres cracking on inner walls

Fail 2 Jun 2010 25,420 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

None obligatory mirror outer casing missing. Engine undershield missing.

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Oil leak

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

Pass 2 Jun 2010 25,420 miles

None obligatory mirror outer casing missing. Engine undershield missing.

Oil leak

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

Pass 27 May 2009 19,711 miles
Pass 19 Mar 2009 19,321 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2008 17,470 miles
Pass 2 May 2007 15,344 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2007 15,344 miles

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

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

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

Pass 12 Apr 2006 12,564 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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KC52 KKA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 24 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 KC52 KKA, 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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KC52 KKA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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