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BK53 YWO

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 May 2022
Tests23 (18 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate78.3%

Mileage

120,990 mi
Last recorded120,990 miles
Recorded on28 May 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBK53 YWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

18 pass 5 fail
Pass 28 May 2021 120,990 miles
Fail 28 May 2021 120,990 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Pass 1 Jun 2020 119,533 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 26 Apr 2019 114,664 miles

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

Pass 16 Apr 2018 110,407 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 16 Apr 2018 110,407 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner wall (4.1.D.1a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Pass 22 Apr 2017 106,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Fail 22 Apr 2017 106,739 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 29 Apr 2016 102,624 miles
Pass 14 Apr 2015 98,628 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2015 98,314 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 11 Apr 2014 95,325 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2013 90,696 miles
Pass 7 Apr 2012 81,207 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2011 70,318 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2010 56,282 miles
Pass 6 Apr 2009 51,730 miles
Pass 16 Apr 2008 47,989 miles
Pass 4 Mar 2008 47,140 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2008 47,088 miles
Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,994 miles

SLIGHT PLAY IN N/S TIE ROD

Pass 29 Aug 2006 35,944 miles
Fail 22 Aug 2006 35,880 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)

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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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BK53 YWO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.3%.

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 BK53 YWO, 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 BK53 YWO registered?

BK53 YWO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 September 2003.

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