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FL53 UYZ

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Sep 2021
Tests19 (15 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate78.9%

Mileage

130,823 mi
Last recorded130,823 miles
Recorded on29 Sep 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationFL53 UYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 4 fail
Pass 29 Sep 2020 130,823 miles

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Suspension rod damaged but not seriously weakened drop lynx (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 11 Sep 2019 124,130 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2018 119,925 miles

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

under trays fitted

Pass 29 Aug 2017 115,495 miles

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

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

Fail 29 Aug 2017 115,495 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Sep 2016 110,708 miles

Under trays fitted

Pass 10 Sep 2015 106,104 miles

Plastic trays fitted to underside of car

Pass 11 Sep 2014 101,756 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Fail 11 Sep 2014 101,756 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 18 Sep 2013 95,906 miles

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

rodent damage under bonnet

Pass 18 Sep 2012 86,766 miles
Fail 11 Sep 2012 86,737 miles

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

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

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

Pass 20 Sep 2011 77,281 miles
Fail 20 Sep 2011 77,281 miles

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 23 Sep 2010 67,819 miles

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

Pass 24 Sep 2009 57,630 miles
Pass 23 Sep 2008 47,705 miles
Pass 13 Sep 2007 38,677 miles
Pass 19 Sep 2006 28,364 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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FL53 UYZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.9%.

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 FL53 UYZ, 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 FL53 UYZ registered?

FL53 UYZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 25 September 2003.

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