MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
134,100 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Undertrays fitted obscuring underside components
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake minimum effort only just reached
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded part of main (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is excessively worn (3.1.5)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Offside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RV53 HTC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.
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 RV53 HTC, 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
How do I check the history of RV53 HTC?
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What year was RV53 HTC registered?
RV53 HTC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 10 October 2003.
Is RV53 HTC safe to buy?
The MOT history for RV53 HTC shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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