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PE53 CXJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Apr 2018
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

83,740 mi
Last recorded83,740 miles
Recorded on4 Apr 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 CXJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Apr 2017 83,740 miles

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

temporary feul cap fitted

Fail 27 Mar 2017 83,674 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

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

Oil leak ()

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

temporary feul cap fitted

Pass 19 Oct 2015 80,221 miles

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear front wishbone bush slightly perished

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit (225/55/16)

Offside Rear front wishbone bush slightly perished

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside slight play in rack arm

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Fail 19 Oct 2015 80,221 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Nearside Front metal brake pipe corroded

Nearside Front tyre on legal limit

Nearside Rear front wishbone bush slightly perished

Nearside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front tyre on legal limit (225/55/16)

Offside Rear front wishbone bush slightly perished

Offside Rear metal brake pipe corroded

Offside slight play in rack arm

tyre pressure warning light on dash

Pass 21 Oct 2014 76,879 miles

n/s/r tyre whering on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre whering on inner and outer edges

Fail 20 Oct 2014 76,879 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

n/s/r tyre whering on inner and outer edges

o/s/r tyre whering on inner and outer edges

Pass 7 Mar 2013 68,396 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2012 62,522 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Mar 2011 54,505 miles
Fail 9 Mar 2011 54,505 miles

An item not tested (Manual)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,304 miles
Fail 8 Mar 2010 47,304 miles

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

Pass 4 Mar 2009 42,201 miles
Fail 4 Mar 2009 42,201 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Feb 2008 36,389 miles
Pass 22 Dec 2006 23,158 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2006 22,361 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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PE53 CXJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 PE53 CXJ, 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 PE53 CXJ registered?

PE53 CXJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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