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CE53 YMD

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2020
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

73,098 mi
Last recorded73,098 miles
Recorded on12 Jan 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationCE53 YMD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 12 Jan 2019 73,098 miles

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Fail 12 Jan 2019 73,098 miles

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

SLIGHT ENGINE OIL LEAK

Pass 10 Aug 2017 69,731 miles

Nearside Front tyre perished+cut on outer sidewall

Offside Front tyre perished

Rear Sub-frame rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all (2.4.G.2)

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 11 Aug 2016 65,172 miles

Oil leak from engine ()

Pass 18 Aug 2015 60,058 miles
Pass 18 Aug 2014 55,358 miles

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

front to rear brake pipes slight corosion

Pass 5 Aug 2013 48,264 miles

Both Rear tyres are wearing close to the legal tread depth limit.(2.0mm).

Engine oil leak.

Pass 2 Aug 2012 42,453 miles

Offside Rear Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 3 Aug 2011 36,953 miles
Pass 9 Aug 2010 33,460 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2009 31,149 miles

corrosion o/s rear step to sill

n/s front bumper damaged

Pass 22 Aug 2008 27,627 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2007 23,427 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 18,543 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 YMD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

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 CE53 YMD, 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 YMD registered?

CE53 YMD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2003.

Is CE53 YMD safe to buy?

The MOT history for CE53 YMD shows 14 tests with a 92.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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