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VO53 KKJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Oct 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

113,163 mi
Last recorded113,163 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVO53 KKJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2019 113,163 miles

Rear diff slight leak

Pass 29 Sep 2018 108,228 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 16 Oct 2017 99,966 miles

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Fail 13 Oct 2017 99,888 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Oil leak diff seal ()

Pass 14 Oct 2016 93,052 miles

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

Offside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Pass 10 Oct 2015 85,302 miles

Nearside Rear child seat fitted

Offside Rear child seat fitted

Pass 9 Oct 2014 77,515 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 10 Oct 2013 70,295 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

n/s/f o/s/f tyres wearing on edges and cracking

Pass 29 Sep 2012 63,022 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2011 57,980 miles

front brake discs slightly worn

Pass 23 Sep 2010 54,202 miles
Pass 10 Sep 2009 49,421 miles
Fail 8 Sep 2009 49,360 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Pass 17 Sep 2008 42,228 miles
Pass 27 Sep 2007 33,775 miles
Pass 1 Sep 2006 24,639 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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VO53 KKJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

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 VO53 KKJ, 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 VO53 KKJ registered?

VO53 KKJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 4 September 2003.

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