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SD53 KPG

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Sep 2023
Tests18 (17 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate94.4%

Mileage

139,062 mi
Last recorded139,062 miles
Recorded on24 Sep 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSD53 KPG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 1 fail
Pass 24 Sep 2022 139,062 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Aug 2021 134,921 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2020 131,386 miles

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2019 129,308 miles

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

Pass 8 Sep 2018 124,071 miles

both front headlight lens deteriorated

Pass 16 Sep 2017 119,771 miles
Fail 16 Sep 2017 119,771 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 8 Oct 2016 113,957 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2015 107,475 miles
Pass 18 Oct 2014 106,269 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 100,836 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 95,646 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2011 88,448 miles

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Oct 2010 80,136 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2009 70,785 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 57,983 miles

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 17 Oct 2007 42,644 miles
Pass 15 Sep 2006 33,204 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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SD53 KPG is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 94.4%.

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 SD53 KPG, 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 SD53 KPG registered?

SD53 KPG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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