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VA53 DVW

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires30 May 2018
Tests15 (13 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate86.7%

Mileage

109,744 mi
Last recorded109,744 miles
Recorded on10 May 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVA53 DVW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 2 fail
Pass 10 May 2017 109,744 miles

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

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

Fail 10 May 2017 109,744 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Nearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

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

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

Pass 31 May 2016 102,918 miles

Engine covers and undertrays fitted.

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 1.99mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2.22mm (4.1.E.1)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 May 2015 93,602 miles

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 22 May 2015 93,602 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 27 Mar 2014 85,207 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 81,288 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2012 77,426 miles

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

n/s/r brake disc slightly corroded

Pass 29 Mar 2011 73,497 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2010 71,747 miles

Front tyres are worn on inside edge

Pass 25 Aug 2009 63,192 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2008 53,531 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2008 50,656 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2007 49,502 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2006 33,687 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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VA53 DVW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 86.7%.

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 VA53 DVW, 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 VA53 DVW registered?

VA53 DVW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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