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SO53 RLY

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Mar 2024
Tests25 (17 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate68%

Mileage

137,648 mi
Last recorded137,648 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSO53 RLY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 8 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2023 137,648 miles

advise front undertray underside engine is loose

advise o/s n/s front lower suspension arm inner bushes worn but not excessive

advise o/s n/s rear brake discs corroded but not excessive

advise slight oil leak at engine

advise unable to properly access underside floor etc and outer sills due to plastic covers covering them

Fail 15 Mar 2023 137,648 miles

Brake pipe excessively corroded excessive corrosion to middle sections of 2x front to rear brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Nearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front All direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tyre wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm within 3/4 tread breadth (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

advise slight oil leak at engine

advise unable to properly access underside floor etc and outer sills due to plastic covers covering them

Pass 5 Mar 2022 128,560 miles

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 26 Feb 2022 128,488 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Mar 2021 120,251 miles
Fail 26 Feb 2021 120,245 miles

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury bumper corner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

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

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both front ()

Pass 7 Jun 2019 98,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LIMITS!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Fail 7 Jun 2019 98,094 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 rear of main (1.1.11 (c))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin LIMITS!! (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated n/s and o/s (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 29 May 2018 91,685 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Fail 29 May 2018 91,685 miles

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

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

Pass 25 Apr 2017 87,817 miles

Oil leak ()

Fail 20 Apr 2017 87,732 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres fitted to all steerable axle are not of the same structure (4.1.A.2c)

Oil leak ()

Pass 19 Feb 2016 78,788 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 78,757 miles
Fail 25 Sep 2015 78,757 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

all four tyres sidewalls cracking

Pass 25 Feb 2014 77,282 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2013 76,068 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2013 76,058 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 5 Jan 2012 74,759 miles
Pass 10 Jan 2011 72,378 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 65,147 miles
Pass 16 Nov 2009 64,534 miles

both front tyres worn close to limit on edges and perished advise replacment

movement in steering

n/s/f anti roll bar drop link top grease boot split

o/s/r tyre on legal limit on edges and perished advise replacment

rear brake hoses perishing

rear brake pads on limit advise replacment

sill covers and undertrays fitted

windscreen chipped

Pass 17 Dec 2008 56,794 miles
Pass 17 Dec 2007 47,382 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2007 37,881 miles

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

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

air bag light on

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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SO53 RLY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68%.

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 SO53 RLY, 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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SO53 RLY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2003.

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