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EY53 USV

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2020
Tests16 (15 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate93.8%

Mileage

158,226 mi
Last recorded158,226 miles
Recorded on4 Oct 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEY53 USV
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 1 fail
Pass 4 Oct 2019 158,226 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2018 149,839 miles
Pass 6 Oct 2017 141,551 miles
Pass 7 Oct 2016 131,635 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2015 123,311 miles
Fail 14 Sep 2015 123,311 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

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

Pass 10 Sep 2014 118,130 miles
Pass 3 Sep 2013 111,727 miles
Pass 21 Aug 2012 105,552 miles
Pass 14 Sep 2011 101,875 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 98,375 miles

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

Pass 3 Dec 2009 93,839 miles
Pass 8 Dec 2008 86,440 miles
Pass 11 Dec 2007 77,620 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2007 74,965 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 29 Aug 2006 56,491 miles

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

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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EY53 USV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey 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 EY53 USV, 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 EY53 USV registered?

EY53 USV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 1 September 2003.

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