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AK53 HKH

2003 BMW 520

White Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Nov 2020
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

116,352 mi
Last recorded116,352 miles
Recorded on2 Nov 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 HKH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourWhite
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Nov 2019 116,352 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2018 112,636 miles

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

Pass 27 Nov 2017 107,014 miles
Pass 2 Nov 2016 99,991 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2015 93,130 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2014 85,052 miles
Fail 3 Nov 2014 85,052 miles

Brake pedal has insufficient reserve movement (3.3.A.5)

Brake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)

Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)

Emissions not tested (7.3.A.1)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

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

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

Offside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)

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

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

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2013 75,538 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear cv boots leeking

Fail 1 Nov 2013 75,538 miles

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)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

both rear cv boots leeking

Pass 1 Nov 2012 67,512 miles
Pass 3 Nov 2011 60,153 miles

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

Pass 22 Oct 2010 49,052 miles

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

Pass 21 Oct 2009 43,802 miles
Pass 24 Sep 2008 38,569 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2007 34,784 miles
Fail 9 Oct 2007 34,779 miles

Front registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Front registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Front registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying a BSAU 145d marking (6.3.3b)

Rear registration plate not displaying the name of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Rear registration plate not displaying the postcode of the supplying outlet (6.3.3a)

Pass 22 Sep 2006 25,921 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

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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AK53 HKH is a 2003 BMW 520 in White with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 AK53 HKH, 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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AK53 HKH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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