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RV53 KFT

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Jul 2021
Tests15 (14 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.3%

Mileage

137,799 mi
Last recorded137,799 miles
Recorded on25 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 KFT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 1 fail
Pass 25 Jul 2020 137,799 miles

Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated both sides (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 7 Oct 2019 137,468 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 13 Sep 2018 135,310 miles

Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Oct 2017 132,905 miles

Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced both side (1.7.5a)

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 14 Jul 2016 127,334 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 119,957 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 9 Apr 2015 119,957 miles

Offside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 116,811 miles

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

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

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 111,251 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2012 104,581 miles
Pass 20 Oct 2010 95,861 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2009 91,862 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2008 83,751 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2007 74,285 miles

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

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

Pass 10 Oct 2006 59,168 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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RV53 KFT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.3%.

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 RV53 KFT, 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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RV53 KFT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 8 October 2003.

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