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RA53 KYO

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

75,114 mi
Last recorded75,114 miles
Recorded on7 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 KYO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Jan 2013 75,114 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2012 69,856 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

under trays fitted

Pass 9 Jan 2012 69,856 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 17 Jan 2011 62,896 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Offside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 52,578 miles

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise both headlight mounting brackets broken but headlights not inscure

advise both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 20 Jan 2010 52,578 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Inner Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

advise both headlight mounting brackets broken but headlights not inscure

advise both rear tyres on 3mm

Fail 12 Dec 2008 42,243 miles

Offside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

airbag and seat belt light on

Pass 12 Dec 2008 42,243 miles

airbag and seat belt light on

Pass 4 Jan 2008 36,008 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2008 36,007 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2006 27,332 miles

Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

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 KYO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 KYO, 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

How do I check the history of RA53 KYO?

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What year was RA53 KYO registered?

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

Is RA53 KYO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 KYO shows 11 tests with a 63.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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