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AT53 CNJ

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires14 Jul 2024
Tests25 (18 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate72%

Mileage

169,335 mi
Last recorded169,335 miles
Recorded on15 Jul 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationAT53 CNJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jul 2023 169,335 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Fail 15 Jul 2023 169,335 miles

Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Both Sides (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On Legal Limit (5.2.3 (e))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Pass 16 Jun 2022 128,421 miles

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

brake wear message on but pads ok

Fail 15 Jun 2022 128,421 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Headlamp lens slightly defective both yellow (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.9mm (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6mm limit (5.2.3 (e))

brake wear message on but pads ok

Pass 12 Jan 2021 124,491 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Fail 12 Jan 2021 124,486 miles

Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle 80% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 15 Jan 2020 125,599 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 2 Jan 2019 116,460 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Pass 27 Dec 2017 111,174 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2016 107,040 miles

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Fail 20 Dec 2016 107,014 miles

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

under trays fitted obscuring underside components

Pass 21 Dec 2015 101,135 miles

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

Pass 19 Dec 2014 94,315 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

slight movement in o/s/f steering arm

Pass 24 Dec 2013 89,171 miles
Fail 24 Dec 2013 89,171 miles

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

Pass 29 Dec 2012 82,278 miles
Pass 23 Dec 2011 76,621 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2010 70,903 miles
Fail 30 Dec 2010 70,903 miles

Offside Rear Tyre(s) incorrect because tyres with different aspect ratios are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

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

Pass 5 Jan 2010 67,802 miles
Pass 17 Jan 2009 58,732 miles

Nail in nearside front tyre

Pass 16 Jan 2008 51,040 miles
Pass 22 Nov 2007 51,036 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2006 41,447 miles
Fail 13 Nov 2006 41,447 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

Rear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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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AT53 CNJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72%.

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 AT53 CNJ, 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 AT53 CNJ registered?

AT53 CNJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 17 November 2003.

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