MOT Status
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114,375 miAbove average mileage for this year
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Nearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill damaged (6.1.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded pipes to rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Offside Rear wheel arch sill slightly corroded
Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
plastic sill cover trims fitted unable to assess further corrosion
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Offside Front Suspension arm likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dhave some pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dhave some pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Exhaust corroding.
Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Rear sub frame bushes soft
fuel pipes corroded
Front Torque/reaction arm has a slightly deteriorated rubber bush both sides (2.4.G.2)
Rear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
EXHAUST FLANGES
FRONT DRAG LINK BUSHES
FUEL PIPES CORRODED
Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)
EXHAUST CORRODED
FRONT TO REAR FUEL PIPES CORRODED
Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH SIDES (2.4.G.2)
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
both front drag link bushes soft.front to rear fuel pipes corroding.
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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Top MOT Failure Points
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SV53 PVE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Red with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 SV53 PVE, 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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SV53 PVE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2003.
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