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MF53 WGW

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Mar 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

141,577 mi
Last recorded141,577 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMF53 WGW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 141,577 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 15 Mar 2023 141,566 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 18 Mar 2022 134,308 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

under covers fitted

Fail 15 Mar 2022 134,169 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt play in ball joint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))

Front Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing worn outer edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

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

Rear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded n/s and o/s (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated n/s and o/s (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Rear axle corroded

under covers fitted

Pass 18 Mar 2021 123,531 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some prescribed areas

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

oil leak

poor beam pattern in headlaps

Pass 24 Mar 2020 113,460 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2018 104,801 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Plastic trims shields and guards covering some perscribed areas

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four close (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 8 Dec 2017 99,344 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2017 99,317 miles

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

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

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush rear (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

Pass 10 Nov 2016 97,520 miles
Fail 10 Nov 2016 97,520 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s front (1.8)

Headlamp aim too high o/s front (1.8)

Pass 7 Nov 2015 93,195 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2014 87,160 miles

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

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

Fail 8 Nov 2014 87,120 miles

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

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

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

Pass 2 Nov 2013 82,681 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 77,849 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Nov 2011 74,390 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)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 74,390 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2010 63,972 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2009 53,946 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2008 43,702 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 33,798 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2006 28,696 miles

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

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

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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MF53 WGW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 MF53 WGW, 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 MF53 WGW registered?

MF53 WGW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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