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RV53 KMK

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Feb 2020
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

152,348 mi
Last recorded152,348 miles
Recorded on19 Feb 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 19 Feb 2019 152,348 miles

Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 17 Feb 2018 146,790 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2017 140,335 miles

Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 132,316 miles

Front Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint rear bushes (2.5.B.1a)

Pass 21 Feb 2015 123,806 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Fail 21 Feb 2015 123,806 miles

Offside Front Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Pass 17 Feb 2014 114,075 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2013 110,641 miles

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

no spare tyre

slight oil leak

slight rear brake imbalance

Pass 31 Jan 2012 95,749 miles

rear brake discs worn

tyre pressure warning on

Fail 30 Jan 2012 95,715 miles

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)

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

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

o/s/f tyre outer wall damaged

rear brake discs worn

Pass 24 Jan 2011 78,196 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2010 59,849 miles
Pass 14 Feb 2009 43,712 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)

near side front and near side rear tyres outer side walls have large chunks removed from sidew walls

Pass 22 Oct 2007 28,591 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2006 23,094 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 KMK is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 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 KMK, 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

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What year was RV53 KMK registered?

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

Is RV53 KMK safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 KMK shows 15 tests with a 86.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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