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AK53 WXG

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2018
Tests15 (12 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

182,991 mi
Last recorded182,991 miles
Recorded on7 Mar 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAK53 WXG
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 3 fail
Pass 7 Mar 2017 182,991 miles
Pass 8 Mar 2016 172,553 miles

All tyres getting low on tread

Front tyres wearing on outer edges

Offside and nearside rear lower suspension arm bushes starting to separate

Rear registration plate starting to deteriorate

Pass 21 Jan 2015 154,985 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Apr 2014 148,534 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML LIGHT "ON"

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

Front Wipers Smeary

N/S Rear tyre worn on inner edge

O/S Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R DRIVESHAFT OUTER GAITOR AREA COVERED WITH GREASE

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Fail 8 Apr 2014 148,534 miles

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

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

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

EML LIGHT "ON"

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

Front Wipers Smeary

N/S Rear tyre worn on inner edge

O/S Rear Tyre worn on inner edge

O/S/R DRIVESHAFT OUTER GAITOR AREA COVERED WITH GREASE

Oil leak

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

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 3 Apr 2013 144,161 miles

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

Fail 2 Apr 2013 144,161 miles

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

Pass 2 Apr 2012 136,131 miles
Fail 2 Apr 2012 136,130 miles

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

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

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

Pass 25 Jan 2011 118,502 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2010 114,980 miles

Front tyres worn outter edges currently on 3mm

Pass 17 Sep 2009 103,499 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 91,040 miles
Pass 1 Oct 2007 75,414 miles

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

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

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

fuel cap strap broken

l/h park brake effiency slight low

some uneven wear front tyre tread bands

Pass 6 Oct 2006 57,613 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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AK53 WXG 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 80%.

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 WXG, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was AK53 WXG registered?

AK53 WXG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2003.

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