MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
119,075 miAbove average mileage for this year
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both the rear tyres are worn on the inside edges
nearside rear wishbone front bush in poor condition
offside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
both the rear tyres are worn on the inside edges
nearside front tyre worn on the inside edge and badly perished
nearside rear wishbone front bush in poor condition
offside rear metal brake pipe showing signs of corrosion
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot open warning light on
osf tyre tread cracked
rear diff oil leak
warning triangle light on
Front Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
Nearside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Nearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Front Headlamp cleaning device inoperative (1.7.2)
Offside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Nearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
Offside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
boot open warning light on
osf tyre tread cracked
rear diff oil leak
warning triangle light on
Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit on the inside edge
Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
nearside rear tyre on the minimum legal limit on the inside edge
Offside Rear Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
both front tyres are on the legal limit
Nail in offside front tyre
Nail in offside rear tyre
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)
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
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)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
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OY53 ATX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 61.1%.
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 OY53 ATX, 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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OY53 ATX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.
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