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KP53 MWO

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jul 2019
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

117,616 mi
Last recorded117,616 miles
Recorded on3 Jul 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationKP53 MWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 3 Jul 2018 117,616 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Pass 6 Jul 2017 114,182 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

under tray and sill covers fitted.

Pass 24 Jun 2016 108,543 miles

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

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Offside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Fail 24 Jun 2016 108,543 miles

Nearside 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)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

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

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)

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

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

Nearside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Offside parking brake effort only just met requirements

Pass 16 Jul 2015 102,562 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

engine light on

Pass 4 Jan 2013 98,532 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2012 84,624 miles
Pass 27 Jan 2011 72,424 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 72,392 miles

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Pass 21 Jan 2010 61,435 miles
Fail 18 Jan 2010 61,435 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Feb 2009 52,406 miles
Pass 5 Feb 2008 41,745 miles

front tyres worn low on edges

Pass 5 Feb 2007 29,139 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 27,374 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 MWO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 performed better than the average for its year.

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 MWO, 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 MWO registered?

KP53 MWO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 22 October 2003.

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