MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
140,982 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight leak of oil or grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt drop link (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose at wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy hose at wheel (1.1.11 (c))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
Nearside Rear Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated slight leak of oil or grease (6.1.7 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RJ53 NJY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.4%.
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 RJ53 NJY, 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.
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What year was RJ53 NJY registered?
RJ53 NJY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is RJ53 NJY safe to buy?
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