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KP53 BGV

2003 BMW 520

Silver Lpg 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Apr 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

199,132 mi
Last recorded199,132 miles
Recorded on29 Apr 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 BGV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeLpg
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Apr 2016 199,132 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Side light dim

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Fail 28 Apr 2016 199,132 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Front Tyre worn on inner edge

Nearside Rear Side light dim

Offside Front Tyre worn on edges

oil leak

Pass 1 Apr 2015 167,557 miles

Car was running on LPG at time of test so emissions have not been tested.

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Pass 2 Apr 2014 138,527 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

lpg components in engine bay not very secure

parking brake efficiency 19%

Fail 31 Mar 2014 138,433 miles

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Headlamp masks/converters fitted

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

Oil leak

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

lpg components in engine bay not very secure

Pass 12 Apr 2013 115,936 miles

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

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

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 91,654 miles
Fail 30 Mar 2012 91,020 miles

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

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

Pass 31 Mar 2011 64,018 miles

front inner pads wearing thin

Fail 25 Mar 2011 63,615 miles

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

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nail in offside rear tyre

front inner pads wearing thin

Pass 8 Feb 2010 31,160 miles

PARK BRAKE INBALANCE.N/S SLOW/LOW

SERVICE INDICATOR

Pass 30 Sep 2009 29,582 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2008 25,453 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2007 18,794 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 13,645 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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KP53 BGV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc lpg engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 KP53 BGV, 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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KP53 BGV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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