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VK53 FMV

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests18 (15 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate83.3%

Mileage

104,454 mi
Last recorded104,454 miles
Recorded on19 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FMV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 3 fail
Pass 19 Jan 2022 104,454 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2020 101,692 miles

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))

Pass 12 Jul 2019 100,624 miles
Fail 11 Jul 2019 100,620 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Pass 23 Jul 2018 100,185 miles

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))

Pass 6 Jun 2017 99,052 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2015 96,989 miles

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear cut on inner side wall

Fail 23 Dec 2015 96,989 miles

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

Pass 18 Dec 2014 96,130 miles

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.

Pass 13 Dec 2013 93,472 miles

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)

Pass 6 Dec 2012 90,389 miles
Fail 5 Dec 2012 90,386 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2011 85,814 miles

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

Pass 30 Nov 2010 78,729 miles
Pass 7 Dec 2009 73,169 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2008 63,842 miles
Pass 14 Dec 2007 54,295 miles

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)

Pass 14 Dec 2006 42,999 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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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.

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