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VK53 FNN

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Mar 2024
Tests22 (16 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate72.7%

Mileage

168,214 mi
Last recorded168,214 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVK53 FNN
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 6 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2023 168,214 miles

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

Coil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Mar 2022 164,039 miles

Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

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

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

Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Pass 13 Mar 2021 154,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

under trays fitted

Fail 13 Mar 2021 154,288 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all visible (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play rear arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

under trays fitted

Pass 28 Feb 2020 145,046 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play REAR BALL JOINT (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Mar 2019 135,976 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2018 130,910 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2018 130,708 miles

Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Rear Rear fog lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.3.2f)

Rear Stop lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 17 Feb 2017 129,021 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2016 123,464 miles

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)

aux belt cracking

h/light washers missing

Fail 5 Feb 2016 123,417 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Fail 18 Jan 2016 125,405 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Nearside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (chalked) (2.4.G.2)

Offside Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)

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

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

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

o/s/f tyre worn close to limit

play in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 Dec 2014 11,593 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 107,604 miles
Pass 9 Nov 2012 102,584 miles
Pass 12 Jul 2011 95,055 miles
Fail 12 Jul 2011 95,055 miles

Offside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)

Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

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

Pass 11 Nov 2009 78,552 miles
Pass 8 Nov 2008 69,293 miles
Fail 5 Nov 2008 68,206 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 11 Oct 2007 53,575 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 39,493 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 FNN is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.7%.

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 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 VK53 FNN, 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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VK53 FNN is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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