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PF53 FGJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Dec 2022
Tests19 (16 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate84.2%

Mileage

79,131 mi
Last recorded79,131 miles
Recorded on11 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPF53 FGJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 3 fail
Pass 11 Dec 2021 79,131 miles

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

Pass 26 Nov 2020 76,649 miles

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

Pass 14 Nov 2019 74,483 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2019 74,483 miles

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

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

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Both rear (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Nov 2018 70,046 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Fail 21 Nov 2018 70,046 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Both sides (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 2 Nov 2017 65,498 miles

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 led/bulb inoperative in the high level brake lamp (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre dry cracked

Offside Front Bump stop deteriorated/ broken up

Offside Front tyre dry cracked

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

shields/under-trays fitted

Fail 2 Nov 2017 65,498 miles

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

Central Rear Upper Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% 1 led/bulb inoperative in the high level brake lamp (1.2.1b)

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Front tyre dry cracked

Offside Front Bump stop deteriorated/ broken up

Offside Front tyre dry cracked

Offside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

shields/under-trays fitted

Pass 22 Nov 2016 62,022 miles

Central Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

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

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2015 58,457 miles

Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (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)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Undertray fitted

Pass 25 Nov 2014 55,431 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 6 Nov 2013 52,613 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

front tyres getting low on edges

Pass 19 Nov 2012 49,786 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Nov 2011 45,439 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2010 41,953 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Nov 2009 38,518 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2008 34,519 miles

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

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 13 Nov 2007 30,159 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 10 Nov 2006 23,928 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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PF53 FGJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.2%.

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 PF53 FGJ, 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 PF53 FGJ registered?

PF53 FGJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is PF53 FGJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for PF53 FGJ shows 19 tests with a 84.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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