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LY03 RYR

2003 BMW 520

Green Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Oct 2023
Tests20 (17 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate85%

Mileage

127,600 mi
Last recorded127,600 miles
Recorded on8 Oct 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY03 RYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGreen
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 3 fail
Pass 8 Oct 2022 127,600 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Rear (1.1.11 (c))

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

Front Tyres Perished

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

Rear Seats removed at time of test

Underside Corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2021 125,920 miles
Pass 18 Jul 2020 124,448 miles

pre mot work carried out.

Pass 28 Feb 2019 119,773 miles

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

Pass 27 Feb 2018 111,838 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 111,838 miles

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

Pass 3 Mar 2017 108,323 miles
Pass 8 Jan 2016 105,766 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2016 105,766 miles

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

Pass 5 Feb 2015 100,802 miles
Fail 2 Feb 2015 100,798 miles

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

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

Pass 12 May 2014 98,184 miles
Pass 20 May 2013 92,961 miles

nearside rear front lower arm bush worn

Pass 30 Apr 2012 86,008 miles
Pass 6 May 2011 75,047 miles
Pass 7 May 2010 61,239 miles
Pass 8 May 2009 44,701 miles
Pass 7 May 2008 23,309 miles
Pass 15 May 2007 14,216 miles
Pass 19 May 2006 11,104 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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LY03 RYR is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85%.

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 LY03 RYR, 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 LY03 RYR registered?

LY03 RYR is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 21 May 2003.

Is LY03 RYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for LY03 RYR shows 20 tests with a 85% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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