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GY53 OZA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Mar 2027
Tests25 (21 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate84%

Mileage

50,996 mi
Last recorded50,996 miles
Recorded on16 Mar 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationGY53 OZA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 4 fail
Pass 16 Mar 2026 50,996 miles
Pass 14 Oct 2025 50,870 miles
Pass 15 Oct 2024 50,572 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2023 50,133 miles
Pass 17 Oct 2022 48,750 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2021 48,373 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2020 48,283 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2019 47,624 miles
Pass 8 Sep 2018 46,335 miles
Pass 6 Sep 2017 43,678 miles
Pass 21 Sep 2016 40,862 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

Fail 19 Sep 2016 40,862 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Non obligatory mirror damaged interior ()

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

Pass 4 Sep 2015 38,778 miles

Front Both front tyres have cracks in the treads but not showing cords

Pass 9 Sep 2014 36,563 miles

Both front tyres perish, but no cords showing at time of test

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Nail in offside rear tyre

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 4 Sep 2013 34,139 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

both front tyre NS and OS starting to perish

exhaust back box welded mounting broken

Pass 6 Sep 2012 31,769 miles
Pass 2 Sep 2011 29,498 miles
Fail 1 Sep 2011 29,480 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

Offside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

N/S/R TYRE STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Fail 22 Sep 2010 27,394 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 22 Sep 2010 27,394 miles

FRONT TYRES STARTING TO PERISH AND CRACK

Pass 1 Sep 2009 24,455 miles

front tyres perished and cracked

Pass 3 Sep 2008 21,624 miles

front tyres cracked in tread

Pass 17 Sep 2007

both rear tyres perishing

Pass 25 Sep 2006 14,475 miles

both front tyres perishing

mobile phone and sat nav holders should not be fitted to the windscreen within the area swept by the wipers

nearside front tyre has damaged sidewall

Fail 25 Sep 2006 14,475 miles

Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

both front tyres perishing

mobile phone and sat nav holders should not be fitted to the windscreen within the area swept by the wipers

nearside front tyre has damaged sidewall

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 OZA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 84%.

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 GY53 OZA, 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was GY53 OZA registered?

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

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