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PH53 KAH

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jun 2025
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

193,584 mi
Last recorded193,584 miles
Recorded on12 Jun 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPH53 KAH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 12 Jun 2024 193,584 miles

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

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Pass 7 Dec 2022 192,519 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2021 188,761 miles
Pass 16 Dec 2020 180,746 miles

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 7 Dec 2020 180,615 miles

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

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

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Offside & Nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 5 Jun 2019 172,535 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Fail 5 Jun 2019 172,535 miles

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Jun 2018 166,363 miles
Pass 10 Jun 2017 157,378 miles
Fail 10 Jun 2017 157,378 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect bulb loose (1.8.A.1b)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 21 May 2016 149,186 miles

Nearside Front track rod end has slight play

engine cover fitted

under trays fitted

Pass 27 May 2015 141,612 miles
Fail 26 May 2015 141,608 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

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

Pass 28 May 2014 130,673 miles

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

Pass 31 May 2013 116,450 miles
Fail 24 May 2013 116,203 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 100,161 miles

Airbag Light Showing A Fault

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 May 2011 85,153 miles
Fail 14 Jan 2010 66,572 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 14 Jan 2010 66,572 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 53,206 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2008 52,983 miles

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 31 Mar 2008 47,151 miles

1/ FRONT BRAKE PADS GETTING LOW 2/ O/S/F TYRE WORN ON EDGES

Pass 13 Jan 2007 28,035 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2006 19,263 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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PH53 KAH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 PH53 KAH, 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 PH53 KAH registered?

PH53 KAH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 6 November 2003.

Is PH53 KAH safe to buy?

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