MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
172,584 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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50+ data pointsMOT History
Fuel cap seal slightly deteriorated
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Brake disc back plate not fitted
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (3.5.1i)
Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Nearside Rear slight grease seapage from outer driveshaft boot cover
Offside Front slight uneven tread
Rear lower arm inner bushes perishing on edges
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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FV53 YEE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 3 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.
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 a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.
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 FV53 YEE, 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 FV53 YEE registered?
FV53 YEE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 24 December 2003.
Is FV53 YEE safe to buy?
The MOT history for FV53 YEE shows 3 tests with a 66.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
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