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MP53 PNZ

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Jan 2021
Tests20 (14 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

90,451 mi
Last recorded90,451 miles
Recorded on18 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMP53 PNZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Jul 2019 90,451 miles

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Fail 16 Jul 2019 90,411 miles

Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))

Offside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm half of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm half of tyre (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Pass 16 Jul 2018 79,867 miles

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

Pass 28 Mar 2017 66,877 miles

crack in windscreen zone a and b

Pass 6 Apr 2016 60,631 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2015 51,207 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2014 48,603 miles

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

Pass 9 Dec 2013 44,030 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2012 38,322 miles
Fail 11 Dec 2012 38,322 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 5 Dec 2011 32,446 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2010 27,932 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2010 27,932 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2009 25,745 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 24,664 miles
Fail 3 Dec 2008 24,664 miles

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

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

Pass 5 Dec 2007 20,831 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2007 20,831 miles

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

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 4 Dec 2006 16,294 miles
Fail 4 Dec 2006 16,294 miles

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (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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MP53 PNZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 MP53 PNZ, 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 MP53 PNZ registered?

MP53 PNZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 5 December 2003.

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