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RN53 BFU

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Dec 2015
Tests11 (8 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

138,615 mi
Last recorded138,615 miles
Recorded on22 Dec 2014
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 BFU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 3 fail
Fail 22 Dec 2014 138,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Oil leak

Pass 22 Dec 2014 138,615 miles

Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 10 Jun 2013 122,452 miles
Pass 19 May 2012 102,122 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 87,719 miles
Fail 11 May 2011 87,719 miles

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 70,217 miles
Fail 25 Jan 2010 69,951 miles

Nearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 24 Jan 2009 48,802 miles
Pass 18 Jan 2008 30,800 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2006 23,762 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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RN53 BFU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 RN53 BFU, 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 RN53 BFU registered?

RN53 BFU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2003.

Is RN53 BFU safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 BFU shows 11 tests with a 72.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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