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OV53 YKL

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires17 Dec 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

32,234 mi
Last recorded32,234 miles
Recorded on18 Nov 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOV53 YKL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 18 Nov 2025 32,234 miles

Fuel cap seal is perishing

Offside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both sides 225/55R16 99W (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 27 Nov 2024 31,056 miles

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 27 Nov 2024 31,056 miles

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

Rear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))

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

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

Offside Rear Fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 12 Dec 2023 29,436 miles

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

fuel cap seal is perishing

Fail 12 Dec 2023 29,436 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

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

fuel cap seal is perishing

Pass 8 Dec 2022 27,603 miles

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

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

Fail 28 Nov 2022 27,601 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

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

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides & are over 10 years old (2003) 225/55R16 95v (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

Pass 25 Nov 2021 26,037 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear brake pads squeling

Fail 25 Nov 2021 26,037 miles

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

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

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

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

Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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

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

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

Rear brake pads squeling

Pass 11 Dec 2020 24,344 miles

Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x2 both sides perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Front window regulator worn/deteriorated

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

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

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 both sides on center wear indicators + perishing/cracking. (5.2.3 (e))

Valve stem slightly damaged All 4 deteriorated/perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 11 Dec 2019 22,884 miles

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

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing x4 tyres perishing/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged x4 perishing (5.2.3 (j))

Pass 6 Dec 2018 21,227 miles

Front brakes squealing (pads & disks good)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perishing (5.2.3 (j))

service due msg illuminated

Fail 30 Nov 2018 21,212 miles

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper rear arm boot deteriorated (yellow chalk) (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Front brakes squealing (pads & disks good)

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

Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Valve stem slightly damaged all four perishing (5.2.3 (j))

service due msg illuminated

Pass 12 Dec 2017 19,882 miles

all four tyres are deteriorated

Pass 12 Dec 2016 18,448 miles

all tyre valves perishing

frt tyres inner sidewalls starting to split

Pass 30 Nov 2015 16,838 miles
Pass 9 Dec 2014 15,161 miles

frt & o/s/r tyre valves perishing

rear no plate discolour

Pass 18 Dec 2013 13,707 miles

rear no plate discolour

Pass 13 Dec 2012 12,265 miles

rear no plate discolour

Fail 13 Dec 2012 12,265 miles

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

rear no plate discolour

Pass 9 Dec 2011 10,693 miles

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Pass 19 Nov 2010 16,332 miles
Pass 27 Nov 2009 9,464 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 13,592 miles

rear number plate discolouring

Pass 22 Nov 2007 6,529 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2006 8,417 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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OV53 YKL is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 OV53 YKL, 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 OV53 YKL registered?

OV53 YKL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 15 November 2003.

Is OV53 YKL safe to buy?

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