MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
182,991 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
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
Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
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)
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)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
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)
Front tyres worn outter edges currently on 3mm
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
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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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.
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What year was AK53 WXG registered?
AK53 WXG is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 15 October 2003.
Is AK53 WXG safe to buy?
The MOT history for AK53 WXG shows 15 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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