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SD53 WXW

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Dec 2014
Tests15 (9 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate60%

Mileage

88,388 mi
Last recorded88,388 miles
Recorded on6 Dec 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

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

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MOT History

9 pass 6 fail
Pass 6 Dec 2013 88,388 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2012 79,776 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and nearside front tyrewalls cut but not deep enough to reach cords

brake warning lights on

service light on

sill covers fitted

Fail 22 Nov 2012 79,776 miles

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

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

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 Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both rear and nearside front tyrewalls cut but not deep enough to reach cords

brake warning lights on

service light on

sill covers fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2011 74,304 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Nov 2010 69,418 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front protection cover fitted underneath vehicle

n/s & o/s front to rear protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted

Fail 9 Nov 2010 69,417 miles

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

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

front protection cover fitted underneath vehicle

n/s & o/s front to rear protection covers fitted underneath vehicle

n/s & o/s sill covers fitted

Pass 23 Oct 2009 62,780 miles

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Fail 23 Oct 2009 62,778 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s and o/s rear metal brake pipes covered in grease

Pass 6 Oct 2009 62,682 miles

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

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

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

Pass 17 Oct 2008 58,628 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2008 58,621 miles

Nearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 15 Oct 2007 52,925 miles
Fail 15 Oct 2007 52,919 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 17 Oct 2006 47,032 miles
Fail 16 Oct 2006 47,030 miles

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

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 WXW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 60%.

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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

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 WXW, 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 WXW registered?

SD53 WXW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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