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WN53 ABV

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Oct 2017
Tests15 (11 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate73.3%

Mileage

212,145 mi
Last recorded212,145 miles
Recorded on20 Oct 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWN53 ABV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Oct 2016 212,145 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

front head;amps cloudy/oxidised, beginning to affect beam image

near side front mirror cracked

off side front and near side front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Fail 19 Oct 2016 212,145 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Oil leak ()

engine and body under trays fitted obscuring some components

front head;amps cloudy/oxidised, beginning to affect beam image

near side front mirror cracked

off side front and near side front tyres have inner and outer shoulder wear

Pass 24 Sep 2015 203,334 miles

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

Pass 2 Sep 2014 194,999 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Oil leak

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

rear brake pads getting low

Pass 26 Sep 2013 183,177 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Fail 26 Sep 2013 183,170 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Oil leak

Pass 26 Sep 2012 171,118 miles

o/s/f outer side light inop

Fail 25 Sep 2012 171,109 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

o/s/f outer side light inop

Pass 27 Sep 2011 152,861 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

engine low on oil

Pass 29 Sep 2010 132,410 miles
Pass 28 Sep 2009 114,502 miles
Fail 26 Sep 2009 114,501 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 5 Sep 2008 99,019 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2007 82,479 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2006 62,610 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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WN53 ABV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 15 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.3%.

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 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 WN53 ABV, 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 WN53 ABV registered?

WN53 ABV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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