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LS03 YTP

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires25 May 2027
Tests30 (20 pass, 10 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

74,037 mi
Last recorded74,037 miles
Recorded on26 May 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS03 YTP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 10 fail
Pass 26 May 2026 74,037 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2025 73,572 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2025 73,572 miles

Nearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

Pass 20 Jul 2024 72,818 miles

Advised small tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Fail 11 Jul 2024 72,818 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Nearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Offside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Advised small tear in nearside front tyre outer wall

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Pass 24 Feb 2023 70,976 miles
Fail 23 Feb 2023 70,975 miles

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

Electronic braking system warning device indicates a fault (1.7 (b))

Nearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

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

Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

Pass 31 Mar 2022 69,892 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 18 Mar 2022 69,892 miles

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

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Fail 21 Feb 2022 69,892 miles

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt rear (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

Pass 24 Feb 2021 68,080 miles

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

Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 21 Jan 2020 64,764 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

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

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Pass 8 Feb 2019 61,348 miles

Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 23 Jan 2018 58,393 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

Fail 22 Jan 2018 58,384 miles

Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Offside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

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

Oil leak

Pass 14 Feb 2017 55,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front cracking outer wall

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Oil leak

Fail 14 Feb 2017 55,800 miles

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

Nearside Front cracking outer wall

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Offside Front Nail in tyre

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Pass 1 Feb 2016 50,759 miles
Fail 1 Feb 2016 50,759 miles

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

Fail 6 Feb 2015 46,826 miles

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Oil leak

Pass 6 Feb 2015 46,826 miles

Oil leak

Pass 18 Feb 2014 43,088 miles

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

Pass 13 Jun 2012 35,036 miles
Fail 4 Jul 2011 29,238 miles

Nearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 4 Jul 2011 29,238 miles
Pass 23 Jun 2010 23,681 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

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

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

offside front anti rol bar, drop link's dust cover split

Pass 22 Jun 2009 19,777 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

n/s+o/s front tyres wearing on inner edge

Pass 4 Jul 2008 15,923 miles
Pass 27 Jun 2007 9,549 miles
Pass 28 Jun 2006 7,162 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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LS03 YTP is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 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 LS03 YTP, 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 LS03 YTP registered?

LS03 YTP is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 12 June 2003.

Is LS03 YTP safe to buy?

The MOT history for LS03 YTP shows 30 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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