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ST53 KCA

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Mar 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

128,729 mi
Last recorded128,729 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationST53 KCA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2018 128,729 miles

Nsr joint noisey

Fail 2 Mar 2018 128,706 miles

Offside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

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

Offside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Nsr joint noisey

Pass 1 Mar 2017 119,873 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2016 106,145 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 95W (4.1.E.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 95W (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 225/55/16 95W (4.1.E.1)

Pass 5 Jan 2015 91,124 miles

Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Offside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

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

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,315 miles

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

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

nearside rear C.V gaiter appears to be leaking

Pass 21 Dec 2012 78,496 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Fail 17 Dec 2012 78,496 miles

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

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)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 13 Dec 2011 72,662 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2011 72,623 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel tyre retaining ring butting and is displaced from its seating (4.2.B.1d) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d) DANGEROUS

Pass 22 Dec 2010 68,503 miles
Fail 1 Dec 2010 68,503 miles

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Oil leak

Pass 25 Nov 2009 42,259 miles
Pass 20 Nov 2008 34,639 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2007 25,114 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2007 25,114 miles

Nearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because a lightweight or space saving wheel is fitted (4.1.A.1b)

Pass 30 Oct 2006 18,194 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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ST53 KCA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 ST53 KCA, 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 ST53 KCA registered?

ST53 KCA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 November 2003.

Is ST53 KCA safe to buy?

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