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SA53 KUV

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires17 Aug 2017
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

91,199 mi
Last recorded91,199 miles
Recorded on18 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 18 Aug 2016 91,199 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2015 86,003 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2014 78,997 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

Pass 30 Nov 2013 76,159 miles
Pass 2 Jan 2013 69,417 miles

horn operating when not pressed intermittent

nearside rear tyre inner edge bald

offside front tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Fail 31 Dec 2012 69,417 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

nearside rear tyre inner edge bald

offside front tyre outer edge worn

offside rear tyre has a cut in tread

Pass 1 Dec 2011 62,364 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2011 62,364 miles

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Pass 14 Dec 2010 57,220 miles

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

Fail 7 Dec 2010 57,216 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Front brake disc's worn to excess

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

Pass 20 Jan 2010 49,853 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 43,399 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2008 35,153 miles
Pass 13 Apr 2007 32,983 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 27,433 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 KUV 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 80%.

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 KUV, 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 KUV registered?

SA53 KUV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2003.

Is SA53 KUV safe to buy?

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