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KC53 UTZ

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Oct 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

142,105 mi
Last recorded142,105 miles
Recorded on16 Oct 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKC53 UTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Oct 2023 142,105 miles

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

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

Pass 24 Oct 2022 135,302 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2021 129,209 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2021 129,209 miles

Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam BOTG (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 20 Oct 2020 124,572 miles
Fail 20 Oct 2020 124,572 miles

Rear Position lamp not working BOTH REAR (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 23 Apr 2019 114,660 miles
Fail 23 Apr 2019 114,660 miles

Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 24 Apr 2018 109,111 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Fail 23 Apr 2018 109,111 miles

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Front Oil leak ()

Pass 27 Jan 2017 103,770 miles

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 11 Jan 2016 99,073 miles

Centre Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2015 95,464 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 95,118 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

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 Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Pass 17 Dec 2013 86,837 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2012 79,382 miles
Fail 18 Dec 2012 79,382 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 12 Nov 2011 65,117 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2010 54,650 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2009 46,407 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 37,543 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2007 34,664 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 26,901 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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KC53 UTZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 KC53 UTZ, 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 KC53 UTZ registered?

KC53 UTZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 December 2003.

Is KC53 UTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for KC53 UTZ shows 23 tests with a 73.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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