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D13 YNX

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires23 Sep 2026
Tests23 (19 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate82.6%

Mileage

73,130 mi
Last recorded73,130 miles
Recorded on20 Sep 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationD13 YNX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 4 fail
Pass 20 Sep 2025 73,130 miles

Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT ARMS REAR BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 21 Sep 2024 70,659 miles
Fail 21 Sep 2024 70,659 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Pass 25 Aug 2023 67,547 miles

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

Pass 23 Sep 2022 65,991 miles

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

Fail 22 Sep 2022 65,989 miles

Nearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2021 64,283 miles

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Fail 23 Sep 2021 64,282 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 10 Jun 2021 63,786 miles
Pass 8 Jul 2020 62,671 miles

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

Pass 4 Apr 2019 60,735 miles

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

Pass 6 Apr 2018 58,868 miles
Fail 4 Apr 2018 58,864 miles

Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe by the fuel tank (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Headlamp aim too high adjusted ok (1.8)

Oil leak ()

Pass 31 Mar 2017 57,501 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2016 55,922 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2015 54,257 miles
Pass 31 Mar 2014 52,196 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2013 50,298 miles
Pass 5 Apr 2012 49,158 miles
Pass 24 Mar 2011 48,193 miles
Pass 25 Mar 2010 47,287 miles
Pass 27 Mar 2009 43,364 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2008 38,123 miles

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

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

Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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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D13 YNX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.6%.

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 D13 YNX, 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 D13 YNX registered?

D13 YNX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2003.

Is D13 YNX safe to buy?

The MOT history for D13 YNX shows 23 tests with a 82.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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