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LS53 YXP

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires20 Apr 2027
Tests30 (21 pass, 9 fail)
Pass rate70%

Mileage

87,368 mi
Last recorded87,368 miles
Recorded on21 Apr 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLS53 YXP
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 9 fail
Pass 21 Apr 2026 87,368 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2026 87,170 miles

Offside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))

Offside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

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

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

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front of two (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

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

tpms light on

Pass 19 Sep 2025 85,979 miles

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Fail 17 Sep 2025 85,979 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested no dip beam working (4.1.2 (b))

Nearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure on inner edge by bent rim (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front arm inner bush/pin worn and play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Offside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted bent rim on inner edge (5.2.2 (c) (i))

Pass 11 Sep 2024 79,882 miles

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

Offside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Pass 14 Sep 2023 76,087 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

Offside Rear Outer Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Upper suspension arm (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Pass 19 Oct 2022 69,692 miles
Pass 29 Oct 2021 63,222 miles
Fail 29 Oct 2021 63,222 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 12 Nov 2020 59,199 miles

Pinhole in the N/S/R upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover.

Pass 14 Nov 2019 54,508 miles

Oil leaks.

Fail 14 Nov 2019 54,508 miles

Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Cut in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Oil leaks.

Pass 23 Nov 2018 48,682 miles

A/C belt has disintegrated.

Engine oil leaks.

Fail 23 Nov 2018 48,682 miles

Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

A/C belt has disintegrated.

Engine oil leaks.

Pass 17 Nov 2017 41,750 miles
Fail 17 Nov 2017 41,750 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Nov 2016 37,941 miles
Fail 29 Nov 2016 37,938 miles

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

Nearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

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

Pass 26 Oct 2015 36,628 miles
Pass 28 Oct 2014 34,655 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2013 32,978 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2012 30,797 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2011 28,440 miles
Pass 21 Oct 2010 25,536 miles
Fail 21 Oct 2010 25,536 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

Offside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Pass 7 Oct 2009 23,051 miles
Fail 6 Oct 2009 23,050 miles

Nearside Rear Rear reflector excessively deteriorated so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)

Pass 16 Sep 2008 20,656 miles

Nails in n/sf and o/s/r tyres.

Pass 18 Sep 2007 17,661 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 12,791 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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LS53 YXP is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 30 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70%.

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 LS53 YXP, 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 LS53 YXP registered?

LS53 YXP is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 November 2003.

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