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BF53 HCU

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 1991cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Feb 2026
Tests23 (20 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate87%

Mileage

96,729 mi
Last recorded96,729 miles
Recorded on10 Jan 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBF53 HCU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,991cc

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MOT History

20 pass 3 fail
Pass 10 Jan 2025 96,729 miles

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

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

Fail 6 Jan 2025 96,729 miles

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Parking brake lever defective but can be satisfactorily operated (1.1.6 (d))

Pass 18 Jan 2024 94,007 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge nearside and offside tyres worn low and cracking in tread (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 16 Jan 2023 91,006 miles

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Offside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))

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

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 17 Jan 2022 87,554 miles

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2021 85,234 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2021 85,234 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 13 Jan 2020 83,469 miles
Pass 15 Jan 2019 79,258 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Pass 16 Jan 2018 75,208 miles

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

Pass 2 Feb 2017 70,857 miles

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

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

Fail 26 Jan 2017 70,826 miles

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jan 2016 66,712 miles
Pass 13 Jan 2015 62,581 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 9 Jan 2014 57,320 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

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

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

Pass 11 Jan 2013 51,241 miles
Pass 16 Jan 2012 45,378 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2011 40,371 miles
Pass 30 Dec 2009 34,414 miles
Pass 12 Jan 2009 26,603 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2008 18,956 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 18,909 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2006 16,287 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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BF53 HCU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,991cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87%.

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 BF53 HCU, 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 BF53 HCU registered?

BF53 HCU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is BF53 HCU safe to buy?

The MOT history for BF53 HCU shows 23 tests with a 87% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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