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SF53 PFY

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires29 Mar 2017
Tests13 (10 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

120,033 mi
Last recorded120,033 miles
Recorded on1 Jun 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSF53 PFY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

10 pass 3 fail
Fail 1 Jun 2017 120,033 miles

Nearside 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)

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

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)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Oil leak ()

advise both rear tyre cracking at tread area

advise near side front tyre has damage to sidewall no cords showing

advise near side rear tyre has nail in tread inner off tyre

advise vehicle fitted with under body plastics obscuring some components

Pass 30 Mar 2016 109,461 miles
Pass 5 Mar 2015 105,583 miles
Fail 3 Mar 2015

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

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

Pass 5 Feb 2014 99,500 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2013 88,367 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 16 Feb 2012 133,681 miles

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

bodywork slight damage.

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear brake discs slightly pitted at edge

strong advise offside rear tyre cut on inner sidewall

Fail 13 Feb 2012 133,591 miles

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

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

bodywork slight damage.

front brake discs slightly worn.

rear brake discs slightly pitted at edge

Pass 23 Feb 2011 67,811 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 22 Feb 2010 49,123 miles

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

Pass 18 Feb 2009 31,052 miles

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

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

Pass 19 Feb 2008 24,629 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 19,349 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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SF53 PFY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 SF53 PFY, 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 SF53 PFY registered?

SF53 PFY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2003.

Is SF53 PFY safe to buy?

The MOT history for SF53 PFY shows 13 tests with a 76.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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