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NA53 NHE

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Nov 2020
Tests18 (16 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate88.9%

Mileage

97,185 mi
Last recorded97,185 miles
Recorded on12 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNA53 NHE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 2 fail
Pass 12 Nov 2019 97,185 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2018 91,256 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2017 88,878 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2016 86,162 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2015 83,607 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm 245/45/17 (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

under trays fitted

Pass 5 Nov 2014 80,477 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2014 80,477 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 21 Oct 2013 76,627 miles

Nearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 29 Oct 2012 68,261 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Oct 2011 55,095 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2010 49,222 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2009 42,090 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2009 41,860 miles
Pass 17 Sep 2009 41,515 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2008 35,647 miles
Fail 13 Sep 2008 35,465 miles

Offside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 5 Sep 2007 28,841 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 21,064 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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NA53 NHE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 88.9%.

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 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 NA53 NHE, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was NA53 NHE registered?

NA53 NHE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 September 2003.

Is NA53 NHE safe to buy?

The MOT history for NA53 NHE shows 18 tests with a 88.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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