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RN53 MPO

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests19 (13 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate68.4%

Mileage

109,644 mi
Last recorded109,644 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 MPO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 6 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 109,644 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 7 Mar 2018 109,644 miles

Nearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 May 2017 99,199 miles

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Fail 31 May 2017 99,199 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

undertrays fitted

Pass 20 Jul 2016 95,944 miles
Fail 20 Jul 2016 95,944 miles

Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) both front inner tie rod (2.2.A.1b)

Pass 7 Jul 2015 91,087 miles

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

Oil leak

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 31 Jul 2014 89,902 miles
Fail 29 Jul 2014 89,902 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

slight play near side front anti roll bar mounting bush

Pass 11 Feb 2014 85,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Feb 2014 85,199 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Nearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Jun 2012 64,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

front & rear brake pads wearing thin. rear brake discs slight wear. rear brake pipes coated with under sealants. n/s/r inner edge of tyre wearing thin. o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arm bushes have slight play detected. under chassis has cover(s)

Pass 30 Jun 2012 64,894 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

front & rear brake pads wearing thin. rear brake discs slight wear. rear brake pipes coated with under sealants. n/s/r inner edge of tyre wearing thin. o/s & n/s rear lower suspension arm bushes have slight play detected. under chassis has cover(s)

Pass 10 Dec 2010 53,201 miles

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

Pass 14 Dec 2009 47,360 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2008 41,012 miles
Pass 18 Dec 2007 33,183 miles

front number plate cracked not affecting reading

Pass 26 Jan 2007 24,883 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2006 24,726 miles

both front tyres wearing on outer edges

both rear tyres low

slight oil leak from rear diff front oil seal

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 MPO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol 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 RN53 MPO, 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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RN53 MPO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 19 December 2003.

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