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MJ53 ZFL

2003 BMW 520

Multi-colour Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2019
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

155,278 mi
Last recorded155,278 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMJ53 ZFL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourMulti-colour
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2018 155,278 miles

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring on

Fail 7 Dec 2018 155,155 miles

Nearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

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

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

tyre pressure monitoring on

Pass 5 Dec 2017 145,508 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)

Pass 22 Dec 2016 137,588 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Sep 2015 118,005 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2015 118,005 miles

Front Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating both nearside & offside (1.1.A.3b)

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 13 Sep 2014 99,163 miles
Pass 20 Jun 2013 94,295 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jun 2012 89,065 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2011 83,985 miles
Pass 22 Jun 2010 78,844 miles
Pass 24 Jun 2009 73,076 miles
Fail 23 Jun 2009 73,056 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 19 Jun 2008 62,859 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 55,963 miles

slight rust on all brake discs

Pass 9 Mar 2007 55,429 miles
Pass 25 Sep 2006 46,588 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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MJ53 ZFL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Multi-colour with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 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 MJ53 ZFL, 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 MJ53 ZFL registered?

MJ53 ZFL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 October 2003.

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