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RE53 EUC

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Nov 2019
Tests18 (13 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate72.2%

Mileage

125,285 mi
Last recorded125,285 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 EUC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 5 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2018 125,285 miles

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

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

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

Pass 4 Nov 2017 117,551 miles
Fail 4 Nov 2017 117,551 miles

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 5 Nov 2016 111,234 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Nov 2015 103,517 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Nov 2014 92,106 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 79,208 miles
Fail 22 Oct 2013 79,208 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 Oct 2012 74,846 miles
Fail 26 Oct 2012 74,846 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2011 67,405 miles
Pass 16 Sep 2010 63,228 miles
Fail 15 Sep 2010 63,228 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Pass 18 Sep 2009 57,309 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2008 47,979 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2007 41,020 miles
Fail 7 Sep 2007 41,020 miles

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

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 14 Sep 2006 33,177 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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RE53 EUC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.2%.

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 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 RE53 EUC, 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 RE53 EUC registered?

RE53 EUC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is RE53 EUC safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 EUC shows 18 tests with a 72.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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