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NC53 MOU

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Jun 2025
Tests21 (18 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

157,896 mi
Last recorded157,896 miles
Recorded on28 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationNC53 MOU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Jun 2024 157,896 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2023 146,539 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2022 139,602 miles

Coolant leak ()

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

Offside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

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

both headlamps are cloudy

play in inner steering joints

Pass 8 Jan 2021 130,746 miles

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

Pass 12 Dec 2019 123,001 miles

Offside Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))

Pass 26 Nov 2018 116,555 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 15 Dec 2017 113,262 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Fail 15 Dec 2017 113,262 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 14 Dec 2016 107,837 miles

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

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

Fail 10 Dec 2016 107,833 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Dec 2015 100,609 miles

Front Both tyres wearing thin on inner edges

Pass 18 Dec 2014 90,630 miles
Fail 17 Dec 2014 90,626 miles

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

Pass 4 Dec 2013 79,959 miles
Pass 5 Dec 2012 70,419 miles
Pass 13 Dec 2011 60,337 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 7 Dec 2010 48,801 miles

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

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

small cuts in o/s/f tyre not deep enough to reach cords

Pass 18 Dec 2009 38,510 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 32,257 miles

scratches on both front wheel rims .

Pass 13 Dec 2007 27,636 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,517 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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NC53 MOU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 NC53 MOU, 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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NC53 MOU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 15 December 2003.

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