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CE53 YKY

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Oct 2014
Tests14 (8 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

123,614 mi
Last recorded123,614 miles
Recorded on22 Oct 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YKY
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

8 pass 6 fail
Pass 22 Oct 2013 123,614 miles
Pass 1 Nov 2012 117,256 miles

ADVISE CHIP TO SCREEN AND SCREEN SHEID FITTED TO TOP OF SCREEN

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

advise tyre warning light on

Fail 31 Oct 2012 117,254 miles

Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)

Front registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

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

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

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

Rear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)

ADVISE CHIP TO SCREEN AND SCREEN SHEID FITTED TO TOP OF SCREEN

Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Pass 8 Oct 2011 105,438 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 8 Oct 2011 105,438 miles

Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Fail 6 Oct 2011 105,406 miles

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

Fail 1 Nov 2010 167,147 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Nov 2010 167,147 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2009 145,828 miles

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

Pass 24 Oct 2008 118,892 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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

Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 5 Oct 2007 82,897 miles
Fail 5 Oct 2007 82,897 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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)

Fail 20 Oct 2006 59,160 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Pass 20 Oct 2006 59,160 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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CE53 YKY is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

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 CE53 YKY, 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 CE53 YKY registered?

CE53 YKY is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 20 October 2003.

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