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RA53 KVZ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Nov 2020
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KVZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 17 May 2019
Fail 17 May 2019

Brake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))

Nearside Front Brake pipe leaking on an air braking system (1.1.11 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Pass 25 May 2018 104,142 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2016 97,523 miles

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

Fail 15 Dec 2016 97,523 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 31 Oct 2014 88,610 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2014 88,610 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f) DANGEROUS

Pass 26 Oct 2013
Fail 26 Oct 2013

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 3 Sep 2012 75,958 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2012 75,957 miles

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

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

Pass 11 Aug 2011 65,577 miles

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

offside rear tyre has damage to inside side wall (possible result of been run flat) structure may have been weakend

Pass 21 Aug 2010 62,259 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2009 58,663 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2008 54,447 miles
Pass 29 Jun 2007 44,115 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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RA53 KVZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 RA53 KVZ, 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 RA53 KVZ registered?

RA53 KVZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2003.

Is RA53 KVZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 KVZ shows 16 tests with a 68.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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