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WJ53 VLO

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires21 Aug 2024
Tests26 (19 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate73.1%

Mileage

99,503 mi
Last recorded99,503 miles
Recorded on22 Aug 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 VLO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 7 fail
Pass 22 Aug 2023 99,503 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2023 99,496 miles

Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Pass 21 Sep 2021 99,426 miles

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded by rear jacking point

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded by rear jacking point

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary/ safety catch stiff

horn poor sound

suspension warning light illuminated on instrument panel

Fail 10 Sep 2021 99,425 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))

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

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Central Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside sill corroded by rear jacking point

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear sill corroded by rear jacking point

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet secondary/ safety catch stiff

horn poor sound

suspension warning light illuminated on instrument panel

Pass 17 Sep 2020 98,931 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Central Rear Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Headlamp lens slightly defective nearside and offside front (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

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

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

Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

bonnet Secondary safety catch not working

fuel cap seal deteriorated

under trays/ sill cover fitted

under vehicle corroded

warning light on dash

Pass 21 Sep 2019 97,898 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

bonnet Secondary safety catch not working

centre brake light not working

fuel cap seal deteriorated

general under body corrosion

Pass 22 Oct 2018 92,596 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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

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

Pass 1 Feb 2018 87,460 miles

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

brake fluid res' hidden

eng' light on

handbrake effort low

Fail 29 Jan 2018 87,460 miles

Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe nuts both sides (3.6.B.2c)

Side repeater incorrect colour both (1.4.A.2f)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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

brake fluid res' hidden

eng' light on

handbrake effort low

Pass 26 Jan 2017 80,756 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2016 67,721 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2015 66,976 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2014 63,827 miles

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

Pass 28 Sep 2013 60,067 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2012 56,528 miles

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

Fail 3 Oct 2012 56,528 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

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

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 3 Sep 2011 52,550 miles

front brake discs worn

Fail 2 Sep 2011 52,550 miles

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

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

front brake discs worn

Pass 3 Sep 2010 47,136 miles

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

Pass 29 Sep 2009 40,420 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2009 39,828 miles

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 23 Jul 2009 39,828 miles

Bonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)

Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 21 Jul 2008 33,136 miles

rear tyres wearing heavily around inner edges

Fail 21 Jul 2008 33,136 miles

Offside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

rear tyres wearing heavily around inner edges

Pass 9 Jul 2007 25,541 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 19,891 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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WJ53 VLO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.1%.

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 WJ53 VLO, 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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WJ53 VLO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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