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AJ53 EFC

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Apr 2016
Tests13 (9 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate69.2%

Mileage

136,426 mi
Last recorded136,426 miles
Recorded on14 Apr 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 EFC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 4 fail
Pass 14 Apr 2015 136,426 miles

Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

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

Pass 5 Nov 2013 132,347 miles
Fail 31 Oct 2013 131,687 miles

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Pass 25 Sep 2012 118,815 miles

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

Pass 12 Oct 2011 103,252 miles

Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 5 Oct 2010 8,667 miles

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

rear diff has oil leak

Fail 4 Oct 2010 88,667 miles

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

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

n/s wing mirror does not provide view to the rear

rear diff has oil leak

Pass 5 Oct 2009 73,054 miles

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

n/s door mirror glass cracked

Pass 2 Oct 2008 56,590 miles
Fail 2 Oct 2008 56,590 miles

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

Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Pass 29 Oct 2007 38,240 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2007 38,240 miles

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Pass 15 Oct 2006 27,433 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

all tyres heavily cracked and perished (225/55/16V) †check wheel alignment ref uneven front tyre pressures †front wiper blades poor

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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AJ53 EFC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 69.2%.

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 AJ53 EFC, 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 AJ53 EFC registered?

AJ53 EFC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 November 2003.

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