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RK53 WYP

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Oct 2017
Tests11 (10 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

136,533 mi
Last recorded136,533 miles
Recorded on18 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRK53 WYP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 1 fail
Pass 18 Oct 2016 136,533 miles

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

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

Offside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

Oil leak ()

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 28 Aug 2015 104,615 miles
Pass 29 Aug 2014 95,085 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 1 Aug 2013 84,294 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 30 Aug 2012 73,118 miles

All tyres perishing/cracking in tread

Both rear tyres starting to wear on inner egde and they are slightly worn

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Cuts in both front tyre treads but are not showing ply or cords

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 17 Sep 2010 54,356 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2009 51,550 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

bonnet release catch lubricated

brake disc pads very worn

oil level topped up

Pass 15 Oct 2008 48,067 miles

engine under tray missing

front brake pads very worn

nearside front tyre worn on inner edge legal only

nearside rear tyre worn on inner edge legal only

offside rear tyre worn on inner edge legal only

Pass 2 Nov 2007 44,441 miles

Nail in offside front tyre

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Oil leak

both front tyres starting to wear on inner tread

Pass 22 Aug 2006 33,448 miles

slight noise from steering rack operation not impaired

slight play steering column universal joint

undertrays fitted

various scratches to vehicle

Fail 22 Aug 2006 33,448 miles

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

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

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

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

noise from steering rack operation not impaired

offside rear tyre wearing on inner edge

slight play steering column universal joint

undertrays fitted

various scrathes to vehicle

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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RK53 WYP is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 RK53 WYP, 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 RK53 WYP registered?

RK53 WYP is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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