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KC52 KKT

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 Oct 2026
Tests28 (21 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

93,021 mi
Last recorded93,021 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC52 KKT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 7 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2025 93,021 miles

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

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

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

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

Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

fuel cap sealing ring splitting

Pass 15 Oct 2024 90,111 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2023 87,621 miles

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 16 Oct 2023 87,621 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Fluid leak, but not excessive axle (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 5 Oct 2022 84,674 miles
Pass 12 Oct 2021 82,595 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2020 80,493 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2019 78,331 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2018 76,072 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil level low on inspection

Slight mist of oil to rear differential

Pass 17 Oct 2017 73,809 miles

Front Undercover trays fitted obstructing view of some components

Front both wiper blades split but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Fail 10 Oct 2017 73,776 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Undercover trays fitted obstructing view of some components

Front both wiper blades split but still clearing the windscreen effectively

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both tyres on 3mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 12 Oct 2016 70,767 miles

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from rear differential box

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

Fail 11 Oct 2016 70,767 miles

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

Oil leak ()

Oil leak from rear differential box

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

Pass 12 Oct 2015 68,157 miles

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Fail 8 Oct 2015 68,157 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

oil leak

Pass 9 Oct 2014 65,956 miles

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

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

Pass 15 Oct 2013 63,626 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2012 61,699 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 59,723 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2010 55,714 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 51,612 miles

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

Fail 25 Nov 2009 51,612 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2009 50,099 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2008 43,807 miles

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

Fail 25 Jan 2008 43,807 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 19 Jan 2007 37,631 miles
Fail 15 Jan 2007 37,561 miles

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 3 Jan 2006 29,111 miles

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

off side rear, lamp unit contains condensation .

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 KKT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 KKT, 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 KKT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 January 2003.

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