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KL53 VZU

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Nov 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

106,351 mi
Last recorded106,351 miles
Recorded on17 Nov 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKL53 VZU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 Nov 2017 106,351 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2015 100,443 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2015 100,443 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint rear (2.4.G.2)

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 95,410 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2013 84,475 miles
Fail 18 Oct 2013 84,475 miles

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

Pass 19 Oct 2012 74,516 miles
Fail 19 Oct 2012 74,516 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 19 Oct 2011 61,282 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 54,328 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 47,480 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2008 33,285 miles

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

small cut in tread of osf and nsr tyres

Fail 8 Oct 2008 33,216 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

small cut in tread of osf and nsr tyres

Pass 10 Oct 2007 19,958 miles
Pass 29 Sep 2006 9,446 miles
Fail 29 Sep 2006 9,446 miles

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

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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KL53 VZU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 KL53 VZU, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was KL53 VZU registered?

KL53 VZU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 11 October 2003.

Is KL53 VZU safe to buy?

The MOT history for KL53 VZU shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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