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GY53 DGZ

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires24 Feb 2024
Tests23 (17 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate73.9%

Mileage

133,352 mi
Last recorded133,352 miles
Recorded on25 Feb 2023
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 DGZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Feb 2023 133,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

vehicle fitted with under shield

Fail 25 Feb 2023 133,352 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

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

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

vehicle fitted with under shield

Pass 24 Feb 2022 129,819 miles
Fail 19 Feb 2022 129,815 miles

Supplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 4 Nov 2020 126,194 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Jun 2019 118,737 miles
Pass 20 Feb 2018 112,572 miles

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

Fail 19 Feb 2018 112,552 miles

Central Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release missing (5.2.5a)

Nearside Rear Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)

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

Nearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake lever insecure (3.1.3b)

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

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

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

Pass 18 Feb 2017 107,793 miles

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

rear handbrake low

Pass 1 Mar 2016 102,421 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 1 Mar 2015 94,927 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT RUNNING LIGHTS ARE AMBER

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

OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Feb 2015 94,719 miles

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

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

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

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE FRONT RUNNING LIGHTS ARE AMBER

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

OFFSIDE FRONT JACKING BLOCK MISSING

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 22 Feb 2014 88,027 miles
Fail 15 Feb 2014 87,942 miles

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

offside rear lower arm pin/bush has slight play

rear brake pipes corroded

Fail 18 Jan 2014 87,175 miles

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

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

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

front & rear inner brake pads appear to be wearing low

Pass 16 Feb 2013 81,829 miles
Pass 17 Feb 2012 72,120 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2011 63,579 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)

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

Pass 8 Mar 2010 54,881 miles
Pass 17 Mar 2009 45,698 miles
Pass 18 Sep 2008 43,240 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)

both rear tyres worn unevenly

Pass 17 Sep 2007 33,486 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2006 23,404 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)

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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GY53 DGZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 23 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.9%.

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 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 GY53 DGZ, 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 GY53 DGZ registered?

GY53 DGZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 26 September 2003.

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