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VN53 DXW

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires12 Nov 2007
Tests2 (1 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

84,030 mi
Last recorded84,030 miles
Recorded on17 Oct 2006
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 DXW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

1 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Oct 2006 84,030 miles

N/S park brake effort low

Rear number plate discoloured - Advise replacement

Fail 17 Oct 2006 84,030 miles

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

Both front tyres are worn on outer edges

N/S park brake effort low

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

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)

Rear nunber plate discoloured - Advise replacement ASAP

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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VN53 DXW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 2 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

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 VN53 DXW, 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

How do I check the history of VN53 DXW?

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What year was VN53 DXW registered?

VN53 DXW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 12 November 2003.

Is VN53 DXW safe to buy?

The MOT history for VN53 DXW shows 2 tests with a 50% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

Does VN53 DXW have outstanding finance?

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