MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
105,349 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both sides (2.4.G.2)
Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced Both sides (1.7.5a)
Tyre worn close to the legal limit All 4 (4.1.E.1)
AIR FRESHENER BLOCKING VIEW REMOVED
ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES FOGGY , STRONG ADVICE (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear TYRE IS OLD & HAS SMALL CRACKS ACROSS TREADS
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort BOTH SIDES (3.7.B.6a)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid ELECTRICAL PROBLEM (8.2.3)
AIR FRESHENER BLOCKING VIEW REMOVED
ENGINE COVER & UNDER TRAY FITTED
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit BOTH WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)
Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output BOTH LENSES FOGGY , STRONG ADVICE (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit WORN CLOSE TO WEAR INDICATORS (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear TYRE IS OLD & HAS SMALL CRACKS ACROSS TREADS
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
BOTH REAR INNER CV GAITERS LOOSING GREASE .
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT TYRES SMALL CRACKS ACROSS TREDS .
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
BOTH REAR INNER CV GAITERS LOOSING GREASE .
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
FRONT TYRES SMALL CRACKS ACROSS TREDS .
Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
tyres low on tread
Nearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
tyres low on tread
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SH53 ZFX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 65.2%.
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 SH53 ZFX, 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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SH53 ZFX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 November 2003.
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