MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
104,454 miAbove average mileage for this year
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear cut on inner side wall
Front registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Rear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Rear cut on inner side wall
Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
o/s/r tyre split on inner sidewall no cords showing.
Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Offside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
rear discs corroded
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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VK53 FMV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 83.3%.
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 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 VK53 FMV, 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 VK53 FMV registered?
VK53 FMV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2003.
Is VK53 FMV safe to buy?
The MOT history for VK53 FMV shows 18 tests with a 83.3% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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