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KF53 VYW

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Sep 2018
Tests21 (13 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate61.9%

Mileage

122,555 mi
Last recorded122,555 miles
Recorded on26 Sep 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKF53 VYW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 8 fail
Pass 26 Sep 2017 122,555 miles

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Fail 19 Sep 2017 122,322 miles

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

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

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nearside Rear tyre perished

Oil leak ()

under trays fitted

Pass 15 Sep 2016 117,055 miles

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

oil leaks

Fail 15 Sep 2016 117,054 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Engine cover fitted

Under tray fitted

oil leaks

Pass 26 Sep 2015 114,962 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 114,962 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Upper Braking system leaking under panels (3.6.A.1) DANGEROUS

presenter adviced

brakes

Fail 24 Sep 2015 114,959 miles

Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

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

presenter adviced

Fail 25 Sep 2014 112,613 miles

Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 25 Sep 2014 112,613 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2013 109,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Fail 23 Sep 2013 109,416 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

presenter adviced

Pass 19 Sep 2012 98,720 miles
Fail 19 Sep 2012 98,720 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 14 Sep 2011 138,484 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 128,325 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 117,201 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 103,339 miles
Pass 11 Sep 2007 84,100 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2007 84,100 miles

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 30 Aug 2007 83,354 miles

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

Pass 18 Sep 2006 64,904 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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KF53 VYW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.9%.

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 KF53 VYW, 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 KF53 VYW registered?

KF53 VYW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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