MOT Status
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58,407 miBelow or average mileage for this year
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O/S handbrake performance could be better
Offside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn Track control arm inner bush (Rear most arm) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
O/S handbrake performance could be better
O/S handbrake performance could be better
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
O/S handbrake performance could be better
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material To flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
N/S parking brake performance poor
N/S handbrake performance could be better
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Brake pedal has insufficient reserve travel and creeping to floor when held under pressure (1.1.2 (a))
Offside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn forward most suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Suspect failed brake pipe or pipes above N/S under body panel, brake fluid dripping from drain hole. (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded To brake caliper flexi hose (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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NU53 TTZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.
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 NU53 TTZ, 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 NU53 TTZ registered?
NU53 TTZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 3 October 2003.
Is NU53 TTZ safe to buy?
The MOT history for NU53 TTZ shows 26 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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