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RV53 HUP

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Sep 2017
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

106,672 mi
Last recorded106,672 miles
Recorded on12 Sep 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 HUP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Sep 2016 106,672 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some areas/components

offside rear tailgate associated mounting area excessively deteriorated but not likely to fail

Fail 8 Sep 2016 106,667 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

Electronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)

Fuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b) DANGEROUS

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (3.5.1i)

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

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

covers fitted obscuring some areas/components

offside rear tailgate associated mounting area excessively deteriorated but not likely to fail

Pass 11 Jul 2015 97,277 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 28 Jul 2014 80,969 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 27 Jul 2013 78,955 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2012 67,380 miles
Pass 28 Jul 2010 64,564 miles

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

plastic covers fitted underbody

Fail 27 Jul 2010 64,564 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

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

plastic covers fitted underbody

Pass 17 Jun 2009 51,758 miles

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

Pass 3 Jul 2008 43,150 miles

handbrake very high and low effort

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Fail 2 Jul 2008 43,149 miles

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

Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)

handbrake very high and low effort

offside front tyre worn close to limit on inner edge.

Pass 10 Jan 2007 28,677 miles
Fail 8 Aug 2006 24,239 miles

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

Nail in nearside rear tyre

o/s/r reflector(in bumper)damaged.

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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RV53 HUP is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 HUP, 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 RV53 HUP registered?

RV53 HUP is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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