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L88 SYA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires2 May 2027
Tests27 (19 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate70.4%

Mileage

Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationL88 SYA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 8 fail
Pass 17 Apr 2026

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Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Pass 2 May 2025

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 30 Apr 2025

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all of them (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 10 Apr 2024 71,040 miles
Pass 3 May 2023

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust has splash of oil slick possible previous repair

parking brake just met the legal requirement

Fail 2 May 2023 70,083 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in grooves (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure in grooves and outer wall grooved (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s/n/s (1.1.11 (c))

Rear exhaust has splash of oil slick possible previous repair

Pass 26 Apr 2022
Fail 25 Apr 2022

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 65,306 miles

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Pass 29 Apr 2019

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

oil level over max

Fail 29 Apr 2019

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

Brake warning device malfunctioning or defective light on dash (1.1.4 (a) (i))

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))

Power steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

oil leak

oil level over max

Pass 30 Apr 2018 59,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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)

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Fail 30 Apr 2018 59,632 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test ()

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

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Oil leak ()

Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Pass 5 May 2016 55,131 miles
Fail 5 May 2016 55,131 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 26 May 2015 52,267 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Pass 23 May 2014 47,014 miles
Fail 22 May 2014 47,010 miles

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

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

Pass 2 May 2013 41,723 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 24 May 2012 38,214 miles
Pass 25 May 2011 37,094 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 26 May 2010 35,964 miles

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

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 20 May 2009 34,569 miles

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Pass 21 May 2008 32,028 miles
Pass 11 May 2007 27,738 miles
Fail 10 May 2007 27,738 miles

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

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

cracks betweem tread n/s/f.o/s/f.o/s/r

Pass 12 May 2006 23,651 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

nail in tyre

nail in tyre

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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L88 SYA is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 27 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.4%.

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 L88 SYA, 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 L88 SYA registered?

L88 SYA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is L88 SYA safe to buy?

The MOT history for L88 SYA shows 27 tests with a 70.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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