MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
161,040 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Handbrake tell-tale on.
O/S/F inner wing plastic around steering rack loose.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play detected at both rear wheels - Further investigation recommended.
Steering wheel worn.
Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Exhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault Air bag lamp on. (7.1.6 (a))
Handbrake tell-tale on.
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear greased. (1.1.11 (c))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
O/S/F inner wing plastic around steering rack loose.
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Slight play detected at both rear wheels - Further investigation recommended.
Steering wheel worn.
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault AIR BAG LAMP (5.4.2)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS
Offside Rear tyre has outer wall damage
both rear tyres have outer wall damage
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
n/s/r tyre slightly cut on outer sidewall
o/s/r tyre worn on inner edge and starting to crack
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ns/os (3.5.1i)
nsr tyre outer sidewall/profile cut***245/35ZR19-93W XL***
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted obscuring adult belt/seat
Engine covers and undertrays fitted obscuring items
Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Oil leak
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
esp switch removed
exhaust clamp deteriorated
headligt lenses deteriorated
offside front tyre cracke/perished on side wall and around tread blocks
offside front tyre has a split on the outer side wall
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Electronic stability system switch faulty (3.4.5)
Nearside 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 Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
exhaust clamp deteriorated
headligt lenses deteriorated
offside front tyre cracke/perished on side wall and around tread blocks
offside front tyre has a split on the outer side wall
offside front tyre worn on inner edge
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside 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)
Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Offside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
service warning light on
Oil leak
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Oil leak
o/s/f tyre inner sidewall cut
tyres worn unevenly
wheel alignment required
Nail in offside rear tyre
n/s handbrake low effort
Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Offside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS
nsr tyre damaged on outer wall
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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SJ53 KKR is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 71.4%.
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 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 SJ53 KKR, 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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SJ53 KKR is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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