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RE53 SKO

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Sep 2016
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

92,876 mi
Last recorded92,876 miles
Recorded on28 Sep 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 SKO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Pass 28 Sep 2015 92,876 miles

o/s/f bonnet catch faulty

Fail 18 Sep 2015 92,846 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Front position lamp(s) not working sidelight (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

o/s/f bonnet catch faulty

Pass 19 Sep 2014 87,706 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2013 82,370 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2012 76,044 miles

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 8 Sep 2011 73,130 miles

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Fail 7 Sep 2011 73,130 miles

Offside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

front brake pads starting to get low

Pass 7 Sep 2010 68,180 miles

slight play in offside inner rack joint

Pass 28 Aug 2009 61,706 miles

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 28 Aug 2009 61,706 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Sep 2008 58,785 miles
Pass 12 Sep 2007 51,910 miles
Pass 4 Sep 2006 43,288 miles

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

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

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 SKO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 RE53 SKO, 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 RE53 SKO?

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What year was RE53 SKO registered?

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

Is RE53 SKO safe to buy?

The MOT history for RE53 SKO shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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