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RA53 VTZ

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Dec 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

88,845 mi
Last recorded88,845 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA53 VTZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2024 88,845 miles

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 16 Dec 2024 88,845 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

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

Offside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 19 Dec 2023 78,145 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Fail 15 Dec 2023 78,036 miles

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction permit (3.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Rear Registration plate insecure (0.1 (a))

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 16 Dec 2022 68,484 miles

Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 11 Aug 2022 68,335 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nsr metal brake pipes to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Rear Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material osr metal brake to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 9 Sep 2021 68,267 miles

Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Offside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear main (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 14 Nov 2019 68,264 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2018 67,873 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2017 67,099 miles
Pass 9 May 2016 66,579 miles
Pass 22 Apr 2015 63,949 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2014 61,703 miles

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

n/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge.225/50R17 94W runflats.

o/s/f tyre worn inner and outer edge.225/50R17 94W runflats

Pass 19 Apr 2013 59,880 miles
Pass 2 Apr 2012 57,152 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 57,152 miles

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

Pass 8 Feb 2011 53,482 miles

n.s.r tyer on legal limit

Pass 1 Feb 2010 47,419 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2009 39,602 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2008 31,066 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2007 23,949 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 VTZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 RA53 VTZ, 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 VTZ registered?

RA53 VTZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 December 2003.

Is RA53 VTZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA53 VTZ shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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