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HV53 YDJ

2003 BMW 520

Grey Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires11 Jan 2021
Tests19 (14 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate73.7%

Mileage

143,116 mi
Last recorded143,116 miles
Recorded on11 Jul 2019
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationHV53 YDJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

14 pass 5 fail
Pass 11 Jul 2019 143,116 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front tyre end both sides (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 12 Jul 2018 135,341 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2017 128,727 miles
Pass 11 Aug 2016 123,637 miles
Fail 11 Aug 2016 123,637 miles

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

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

Pass 28 Aug 2015 118,643 miles
Fail 28 Aug 2015 118,643 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 15 Aug 2014 114,991 miles

Nearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 11 Aug 2014 114,982 miles

Centre Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Offside Anti-roll bar 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 Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Offside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 18 Jun 2013 111,976 miles

Front registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

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

Pass 18 Jun 2013 111,976 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2012 107,983 miles
Pass 9 Jun 2011 99,382 miles
Pass 7 Jun 2010 89,631 miles

### center rear stop light inop. ####

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

dashboard warnning light on

offside front tyre cracking

offside headlamp damaged

Pass 15 Jun 2009 80,380 miles

play in o/s steering arm

Pass 20 Jun 2008 65,381 miles
Pass 12 Jun 2007 44,130 miles
Fail 11 Jun 2007 44,125 miles

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 13 Jun 2006 27,912 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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HV53 YDJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 73.7%.

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 HV53 YDJ, 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 HV53 YDJ registered?

HV53 YDJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

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