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KG53 JBO

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2025
Tests27 (18 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

110,944 mi
Last recorded110,944 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKG53 JBO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 9 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2024 110,944 miles

Offside Rear Inner sill end corrosion

Pass 24 Nov 2022 105,106 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 26 Oct 2021 103,274 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill showing corrosion

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Fail 19 Oct 2021 103,269 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Inner sill showing corrosion

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

fuel cap seal perishing

Pass 22 Oct 2020 101,712 miles

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

Fail 21 Oct 2020 101,712 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

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

Pass 4 Nov 2019 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp poor pattern

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp poor pattern

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Fail 4 Nov 2019 100,150 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Headlamp poor pattern

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Offside Front Headlamp poor pattern

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 4 Oct 2018 98,398 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2018 98,398 miles

Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both (4.1.2 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear All direction indicators incorrect colour both (4.4.3 (a))

Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

Pass 5 Oct 2017 97,698 miles

n/s/f exhaust hanger cracked but still secure

oil leak from engine

Pass 6 Oct 2016 96,987 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 4 Oct 2016 96,985 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

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

Pass 29 Sep 2015 95,848 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 94,729 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Oil leak

Pass 28 Sep 2013 92,367 miles
Fail 27 Sep 2013 92,324 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 16 Oct 2012 83,665 miles

both rear drop links have slight play

n/s/f tyre worn on inner and outer edges

Fail 13 Oct 2012 83,594 miles

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

Pass 26 Sep 2011 68,120 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2011 68,004 miles

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 52,205 miles

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

Spare tyre defective

slight damage to nsr and nsf tyre sidewall.

Pass 28 Aug 2009 48,095 miles
Fail 27 Aug 2009 48,095 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 22 Feb 2008 40,726 miles

Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2007 34,748 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 27,452 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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KG53 JBO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 KG53 JBO, 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 KG53 JBO registered?

KG53 JBO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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