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AJ53 OMW

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Aug 2017
Tests13 (11 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate84.6%

Mileage

149,430 mi
Last recorded149,430 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAJ53 OMW
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2016 149,430 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 4 Sep 2015 129,108 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2014 117,077 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Sep 2013 112,537 miles

n/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

Fail 6 Sep 2013 112,380 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

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

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

n/s/r tyre slightly perished in tread

Pass 7 Sep 2012 108,303 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 105,895 miles
Pass 17 Jun 2010 92,600 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2009 83,311 miles

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

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

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

Fail 18 Jul 2009 83,311 miles

Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

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

did not lock on rear both hand brakes

Pass 11 Jun 2008 73,934 miles
Pass 12 May 2007 60,646 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 5 May 2006 45,356 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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AJ53 OMW is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 13 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84.6%.

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 AJ53 OMW, 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 OMW registered?

AJ53 OMW is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is AJ53 OMW safe to buy?

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