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EG03 YRC

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Nov 2021
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

133,852 mi
Last recorded133,852 miles
Recorded on20 Nov 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEG03 YRC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 20 Nov 2020 133,852 miles

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

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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

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

Rear Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Rear Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))

Pass 16 May 2019 131,255 miles

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

under cover fitted

Pass 30 Jun 2018 121,821 miles
Pass 17 Jul 2017 114,332 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage slightly distorted (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage damaged but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Pass 12 Jul 2016 106,666 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2015 106,198 miles

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

rack damp

Fail 8 Jul 2015 106,176 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

rack damp

Pass 22 Jul 2014 100,788 miles

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

o/s/f and n/s/f steering rack gaiter damp

Pass 22 Jul 2013 92,809 miles

nail in nsr tyre

Pass 27 Jul 2012 84,373 miles

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

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

Pass 26 Jul 2011 73,798 miles
Pass 23 Jul 2010 62,975 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)

Pass 24 Jul 2009 51,646 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2008 42,341 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 20 Jul 2007 32,806 miles
Pass 24 Jul 2006 25,738 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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EG03 YRC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 93.8%.

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 EG03 YRC, 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 EG03 YRC registered?

EG03 YRC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 July 2003.

Is EG03 YRC safe to buy?

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