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KO53 FOD

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Mar 2021
Tests21 (15 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate71.4%

Mileage

98,235 mi
Last recorded98,235 miles
Recorded on14 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKO53 FOD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Mar 2020 98,235 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 93,832 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2019 93,807 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))

Pass 31 May 2018 92,009 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Fail 25 May 2018 91,987 miles

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective both smearing slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Rear Brake hose slightly damaged both cracking (1.1.12 (b) (i))

fuel cap rubber seal perishing

Pass 22 May 2017 85,880 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Fail 17 May 2017 85,853 miles

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

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 28 May 2016 79,360 miles

Rear Number plate insercure

Pass 7 Apr 2015 70,111 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 7 Apr 2015 70,111 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Nearside Front coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Fail 8 Sep 2014 65,825 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 8 Sep 2014 65,825 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2013 64,160 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2012 59,462 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 54,161 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2010 48,450 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2010 48,450 miles

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

Pass 10 Sep 2009 43,160 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 37,126 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2007 27,961 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2006 21,204 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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KO53 FOD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.

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 KO53 FOD, 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 KO53 FOD registered?

KO53 FOD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is KO53 FOD safe to buy?

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