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SV53 PVE

2003 BMW 520

Red Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires12 Nov 2026
Tests25 (20 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

114,375 mi
Last recorded114,375 miles
Recorded on30 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSV53 PVE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourRed
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 5 fail
Pass 30 Oct 2025 114,375 miles
Fail 30 Oct 2025 114,372 miles

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))

Pass 13 Nov 2024 97,319 miles

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))

Fail 12 Nov 2024 97,251 miles

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))

Pass 11 Nov 2023 85,262 miles

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

Fail 5 Oct 2023 85,247 miles

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

Pass 8 Oct 2022 80,882 miles

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 ()

Pass 23 Sep 2021 72,694 miles
Pass 30 Sep 2020 68,757 miles

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Fail 30 Sep 2020 68,757 miles

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))

Pass 30 Sep 2019 65,523 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened dhave some pitting on inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Fail 30 Sep 2019 65,523 miles

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))

Pass 1 Oct 2018 64,665 miles

Exhaust corroding.

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both rear hoses. (1.1.12 (f) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2017 62,099 miles

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)

Pass 30 Sep 2016 59,468 miles

EXHAUST FLANGES

FRONT DRAG LINK BUSHES

FUEL PIPES CORRODED

Rear coil spring corroded BOTH (2.4.C.1b)

Pass 29 Sep 2015 55,997 miles

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)

Pass 29 Sep 2014 53,518 miles

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

both front drag link bushes soft.front to rear fuel pipes corroding.

Pass 30 Sep 2013 50,619 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2012 46,519 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2011 43,308 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2010 38,210 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2009 33,310 miles
Pass 13 Aug 2008 29,421 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2007 25,166 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2006 21,383 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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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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What year was SV53 PVE registered?

SV53 PVE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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