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VJ53 VJS

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

101,198 mi
Last recorded101,198 miles
Recorded on8 Feb 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVJ53 VJS
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Feb 2022 101,198 miles

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and OS/NS mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 8 Feb 2022 101,198 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated osr/nsr (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and both rears (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material and OS/NS mains at rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 9 Feb 2021 89,784 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 19 Jul 2019 82,994 miles

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear pipe at rear- into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear pipe at rear- into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Fail 19 Jul 2019 82,994 miles

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight side wall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear pipe at rear- into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded - front to rear pipe at rear- into flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

no engine oil registering on dipstick

Pass 5 Jul 2018 76,400 miles
Fail 5 Jul 2018 76,400 miles

Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

Pass 1 Jul 2017 73,842 miles

both rear brake hoses perishing

both rear brake pipes corroding and both front brake pipes starting to corrode

Pass 29 Jun 2016 70,298 miles

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

brake warning light on

Fail 29 Jun 2016 70,296 miles

rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

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

brake warning light on

Pass 17 Jul 2015 67,443 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2014 64,284 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2013 62,107 miles
Fail 17 Jul 2013 62,107 miles

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 26 Jul 2012 58,699 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 19 Jul 2011 47,744 miles

N/S of windscreen has minor sctraches

Pass 27 Jul 2010 39,940 miles

long travel handbrake lever

Pass 9 Oct 2009 36,221 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 31,542 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2007 25,548 miles
Pass 7 Nov 2006 23,283 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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VJ53 VJS is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 VJ53 VJS, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was VJ53 VJS registered?

VJ53 VJS is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2003.

Is VJ53 VJS safe to buy?

The MOT history for VJ53 VJS shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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