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MW53 HUZ

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Apr 2018
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

239,531 mi
Last recorded239,531 miles
Recorded on25 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 HUZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 25 Apr 2017 239,531 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2016 136,087 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2016 136,082 miles

Body insecure and dangerous to other road users Under body shield (6.1.B.1b)

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

Nearside Rear passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1c)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 17 Jul 2014 120,529 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 14 Jul 2014 120,529 miles

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 25 Jul 2013 107,383 miles
Pass 2 Aug 2012 94,689 miles
Pass 21 Jul 2011 79,540 miles

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

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

Pass 29 Jul 2010 64,985 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2009 50,474 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2008 39,279 miles
Pass 7 Aug 2007 28,653 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2007 28,638 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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MW53 HUZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 MW53 HUZ, 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 MW53 HUZ registered?

MW53 HUZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 8 December 2003.

Is MW53 HUZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for MW53 HUZ shows 13 tests with a 84.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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