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MW53 HYR

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires15 Apr 2022
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

173,997 mi
Last recorded173,997 miles
Recorded on16 Apr 2021
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationMW53 HYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 16 Apr 2021 173,997 miles

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

Pass 9 Apr 2019 123,042 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm damaged but not seriously weakened suspension control arm (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2019 122,869 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower suspension arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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

Pass 15 Mar 2018 113,739 miles

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

Fail 15 Mar 2018 113,739 miles

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

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

Pass 23 Jan 2017 102,311 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

Pass 9 Feb 2016 97,839 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2015 95,329 miles

Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 8 Jan 2014 84,367 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 7 Jan 2014 84,367 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 6 Jan 2014 19,442 miles

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

O/S/F Indecator condensated

Pass 30 Jan 2013 76,698 miles

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Fail 30 Jan 2013 76,698 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

o/s/r metal brake pipe corroded

Pass 23 Jan 2012 68,665 miles
Pass 26 Jan 2011 61,791 miles
Fail 26 Jan 2011 61,791 miles

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 30 Jan 2010 55,903 miles

windscreen washers weak on to screen

Pass 6 Jan 2009 48,809 miles
Pass 7 Jan 2008 41,343 miles
Pass 2 Feb 2007 31,855 miles
Pass 26 May 2006 29,663 miles
Fail 25 May 2006 29,630 miles

Nearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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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MW53 HYR is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.2%.

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 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 MW53 HYR, 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 MW53 HYR registered?

MW53 HYR is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 9 December 2003.

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