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RJ53 ZFM

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Jan 2009
Tests2 (2 pass, 0 fail)
Pass rate100%

Mileage

67,839 mi
Last recorded67,839 miles
Recorded on16 Jan 2008
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

2 pass
Pass 16 Jan 2008 67,839 miles
Pass 30 Nov 2006 51,323 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 ZFM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 100%.

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 ZFM, 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 ZFM registered?

RJ53 ZFM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 28 October 2003.

Is RJ53 ZFM safe to buy?

The MOT history for RJ53 ZFM shows 2 tests with a 100% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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