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SW53 WBJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2017
Tests14 (9 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate64.3%

Mileage

138,593 mi
Last recorded138,593 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationSW53 WBJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2016 138,593 miles

Offside Rear tyre has puncher

oil leaks

Pass 6 Mar 2015 128,732 miles

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 13 Jan 2014 122,675 miles

Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2013 115,229 miles

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fail 29 Jan 2013 115,193 miles

Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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)

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

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Pass 4 Feb 2012 104,729 miles
Fail 3 Feb 2012 104,729 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

engine management light on

Fail 21 Sep 2011 102,198 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Slight play at both rack ends

Pass 2 Feb 2011 95,567 miles

Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

slight play in both steering rack ends

Pass 22 Jan 2010 83,688 miles
Fail 20 Jan 2010 83,652 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 9 Feb 2009 70,992 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2009 70,873 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Pass 13 Aug 2007 49,579 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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SW53 WBJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.3%.

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 SW53 WBJ, 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 SW53 WBJ registered?

SW53 WBJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2003.

Is SW53 WBJ safe to buy?

The MOT history for SW53 WBJ shows 14 tests with a 64.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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