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SJ53 FVH

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Dec 2022
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

121,009 mi
Last recorded121,009 miles
Recorded on2 Dec 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSJ53 FVH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 2 Dec 2021 121,009 miles

Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Exhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 29 Sep 2020 115,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Fail 29 Sep 2020 115,447 miles

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

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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))

Pass 23 Aug 2019 104,532 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2018 101,036 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 30 Oct 2018 101,031 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system Front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside and offside front (1.1.11 (c))

Undertrays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Nov 2017 93,477 miles

Nearside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Offside Front tyre scrubbing inner edge

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

Offside Rear tyre scrubbing inner edge

Oil leak ()

Pass 3 Nov 2016 88,605 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2016 88,604 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Sep 2015 82,826 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded rear brake pipes (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2014 73,275 miles

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 17 Sep 2013 67,821 miles
Pass 13 Oct 2012 65,217 miles

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

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

nsr brake disc slightly corroded

tcs light on?

Pass 24 Aug 2011 55,058 miles

Front brake discs pitted and worn

Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside front jacking block missing

Rear brake discs slightly pitted

Pass 30 Jun 2010 48,068 miles
Fail 30 Jun 2010 48,023 miles

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Aug 2009 43,439 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2008 38,877 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 33,125 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 32,830 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2006 24,008 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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SJ53 FVH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81%.

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 SJ53 FVH, 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 SJ53 FVH registered?

SJ53 FVH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 September 2003.

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