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KP53 EZB

2003 BMW 520

Orange Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 Mar 2021
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

154,815 mi
Last recorded154,815 miles
Recorded on26 Mar 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 EZB
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourOrange
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 26 Mar 2020 154,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 25 Mar 2020 154,815 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn REAR (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play FRONT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 230,994 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Fail 16 Aug 2018 230,994 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))

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

Pass 10 Aug 2017 222,481 miles

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

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

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

headlights deteriorated

oil leak

Fail 10 Aug 2017 222,481 miles

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

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

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

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

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

headlights deteriorated

oil leak

Pass 27 Jul 2016 213,332 miles

Front tyres quite low,almost on wear indicators

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Fail 27 Jul 2016 213,332 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear,near fuel tank as marked (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front tyres quite low,almost on wear indicators

Nearside Front tyre worn outer edge

Nearside Rear tyre bald inner edge

Pass 31 Jul 2015 121,653 miles

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Fail 30 Jul 2015 121,653 miles

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

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

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

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

Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Pass 16 Aug 2014 115,881 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2013 107,297 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

o/s/f steering arm has slight play

Pass 18 Aug 2012 99,960 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 95,414 miles

Front nearside anti-roll bar link rubber split

Fail 2 Dec 2010 95,413 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Front nearside anti-roll bar link rubber split

Pass 16 Oct 2009 94,576 miles

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

Pass 13 Oct 2008 88,441 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Pass 12 Oct 2007 83,121 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 80,439 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 EZB is a 2003 BMW 520 in Orange with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.

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 KP53 EZB, 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 KP53 EZB registered?

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

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