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SA53 HWT

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires14 Jul 2027
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

93,336 mi
Last recorded93,336 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSA53 HWT
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2026 93,336 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2025 84,484 miles
Pass 1 May 2024 84,281 miles
Fail 29 Apr 2024 84,279 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))

Pass 17 Oct 2022 83,070 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 20 Oct 2021 79,766 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2020 77,069 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play trailing arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 29 Oct 2019 75,104 miles

Brake pipes at rear have corrosion

Pass 29 Oct 2018 72,479 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2017 69,979 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2016 67,859 miles
Fail 28 Oct 2016 67,859 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Pass 19 Oct 2015 66,614 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded both front to rears at rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Pass 20 Oct 2014 63,338 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Pass 22 Oct 2013 59,012 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2012 54,055 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

slight play in offside front steering tie rod

Pass 18 Oct 2011 48,748 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Oct 2010 44,177 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2009 38,519 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2008 34,946 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 27,866 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 20,639 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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SA53 HWT is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 SA53 HWT, 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 SA53 HWT registered?

SA53 HWT is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 4 November 2003.

Is SA53 HWT safe to buy?

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