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OX53 BYR

2003 BMW 520

Black Diesel 1995cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jun 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

182,695 mi
Last recorded182,695 miles
Recorded on14 Jun 2016
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationOX53 BYR
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,995cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 14 Jun 2016 182,695 miles

Front tyres close to limit

Fail 14 Jun 2016 182,695 miles

Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Front tyres close to limit

Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

Pass 29 Apr 2015 180,616 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres on limits

Fail 28 Apr 2015 180,616 miles

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

Nearside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Nearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)

Offside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

Nail in nearside rear tyre

both front tyres on limits

Pass 21 Feb 2014 170,189 miles

nsf brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre on limits

rear discs corroded

Fail 20 Feb 2014 170,188 miles

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

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar 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 rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

nsf brake pipes corroded

nsr tyre on limits

rear discs corroded

Pass 28 Jan 2013 160,026 miles

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

Fail 26 Jan 2013 160,013 miles

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

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

Pass 23 Nov 2011 142,879 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 Nov 2010 134,510 miles
Fail 22 Nov 2010 134,510 miles

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

O/S/F tyre punctured.

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 17 Nov 2009 120,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Nov 2009 120,654 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 28 Nov 2008 107,781 miles

Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

screw in nearside rear tyre - NOT REPAIRABLE - 275/35 Y18

Pass 20 Dec 2007 90,370 miles

brake master cylinder & servo covered, unable to carry out full inspection of components

full length undertray fitted to underside of vehicle.

Pass 19 Dec 2006 64,209 miles
Pass 23 Jan 2006 42,346 miles

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

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

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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OX53 BYR is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,995cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

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 OX53 BYR, 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 OX53 BYR registered?

OX53 BYR is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 16 December 2003.

Is OX53 BYR safe to buy?

The MOT history for OX53 BYR shows 17 tests with a 64.7% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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