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ND53 TKF

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

84,639 mi
Last recorded84,639 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationND53 TKF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 84,639 miles

Central Exhaust bracket fractured.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall deteriorated and slightly damaged.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn.

Offside Rear Reverse light inoperative.

Offside Wing mirror surround damaged.

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

Fail 19 Nov 2020 84,639 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Offside Rear Inner Tyre worn.

Central Exhaust bracket fractured.

Nearside Front Outer Tyre sidewall deteriorated and slightly damaged.

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn.

Nearside Rear Outer Tyre sidewall slightly damaged.

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Reverse light inoperative.

Offside Wing mirror surround damaged.

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

Pass 18 Apr 2019 80,879 miles
Fail 15 Apr 2019 80,879 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))

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

Nearside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension rod ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Service brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Mar 2018 78,014 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2017 76,164 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2016 72,935 miles

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

Pass 14 Jul 2015 70,216 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2015 70,216 miles

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

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 21 Jun 2014 68,094 miles

rear exhaust mounting insecure (system adequatey supported)

Pass 29 Jun 2013 66,454 miles

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

Pass 21 Jun 2012 64,324 miles
Fail 20 Jun 2012 64,324 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Jul 2011 60,052 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Jul 2010 55,021 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2009 44,380 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2008 40,950 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2007 36,385 miles

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

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

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

Offside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Pass 13 Oct 2006 32,637 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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ND53 TKF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 ND53 TKF, 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 ND53 TKF registered?

ND53 TKF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2003.

Is ND53 TKF safe to buy?

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