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LY53 BWO

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires25 May 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

120,184 mi
Last recorded120,184 miles
Recorded on26 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationLY53 BWO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 26 May 2022 120,184 miles

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

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

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

Nearside Rear Sub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

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

Pass 25 Feb 2021 114,722 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2020 167,555 miles

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

Fail 10 Feb 2020 167,533 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

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

Coolant leak ()

Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

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

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

Pass 27 Feb 2019 92,029 miles

rear diff has an oil leak

Fail 27 Feb 2019 92,029 miles

Offside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

rear diff has an oil leak

Pass 31 Jan 2018 87,773 miles

anti roll bar links have some wear

head lights are deteriated but ok for test

Pass 22 Feb 2017 84,119 miles

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

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

Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner track rod ends (2.2.B.1f)

Pass 26 Feb 2016 79,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 26 Feb 2016 79,775 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 27 Feb 2015 75,223 miles
Pass 18 Feb 2014 72,154 miles

nsf nead lamp mounting bracket broken head lamp still secure and in focus

Pass 19 Feb 2013 66,234 miles
Pass 10 Feb 2012 61,408 miles
Pass 31 Jan 2011 56,756 miles
Fail 31 Jan 2011 56,755 miles

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

Pass 1 Feb 2010 50,697 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2009 39,523 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2008 33,943 miles
Fail 8 Jan 2008 33,943 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 8 Jan 2007 23,145 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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LY53 BWO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 LY53 BWO, 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 LY53 BWO registered?

LY53 BWO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2003.

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The MOT history for LY53 BWO shows 21 tests with a 76.2% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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