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KD53 ZBC

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Sep 2016
Tests12 (10 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

28,717 mi
Last recorded28,717 miles
Recorded on7 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKD53 ZBC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 2 fail
Pass 7 Sep 2015 28,717 miles

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear worn on inner edge

Pass 14 Aug 2014 113,189 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2014 113,163 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 29 Aug 2013 101,933 miles

Nearside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Radius arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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 10 Sep 2012 91,008 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2011 79,923 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2010 70,559 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2009 59,950 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)

Fail 2 Sep 2009 59,875 miles

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

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 8 Sep 2008 48,458 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 39,132 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2006 28,534 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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KD53 ZBC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.

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 KD53 ZBC, 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 KD53 ZBC registered?

KD53 ZBC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 December 2003.

Is KD53 ZBC safe to buy?

The MOT history for KD53 ZBC shows 12 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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