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RJ53 OAA

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 May 2014
Tests10 (8 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

113,003 mi
Last recorded113,003 miles
Recorded on10 May 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 OAA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2013 113,003 miles
Fail 10 May 2013 113,003 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 25 Apr 2012 14,948 miles
Fail 25 Apr 2012 14,948 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 11 May 2011 103,390 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2010
Pass 8 Mar 2009 85,215 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2008 84,250 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 Oct 2007 69,607 miles

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

Pass 3 Nov 2006 62,184 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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RJ53 OAA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 RJ53 OAA, 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 RJ53 OAA registered?

RJ53 OAA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 2003.

Is RJ53 OAA safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 OAA shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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