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P60 YCO

2003 BMW 520

Blue Gas bi-fuel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 May 2023
Tests20 (16 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate80%

Mileage

213,213 mi
Last recorded213,213 miles
Recorded on19 May 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationP60 YCO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typeGas bi-fuel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 4 fail
Pass 19 May 2022 213,213 miles
Pass 27 May 2021 210,386 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

signs of grease at nearside rear hub

Fail 21 May 2021 210,378 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

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

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

signs of grease at nearside rear hub

Pass 16 Oct 2020 208,263 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Fail 12 Oct 2020 208,261 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Pass 22 Aug 2019 207,833 miles
Pass 9 Sep 2017 198,953 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2016 177,745 miles

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

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

Rear Number plate lamps showing predominantly blue light

Fail 14 Sep 2016 177,745 miles

Nearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint Frontmost (2.5.B.1a)

Nearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

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

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

Rear Number plate lamps showing predominantly blue light

Pass 24 Oct 2015 165,614 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 3 Nov 2014 154,366 miles
Pass 5 Nov 2013 134,116 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2012 127,629 miles
Pass 30 Aug 2011 115,699 miles
Pass 4 Aug 2010 103,656 miles
Fail 26 Jul 2010 103,422 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Gas conversion pipes etc. fouling on rear suspension may be cut would suggest not running car on gas until properly sorted.

Pass 3 Nov 2009 97,549 miles
Pass 26 Jul 2008 133,356 miles
Pass 4 Jul 2007 78,257 miles
Pass 25 Oct 2006 67,578 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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P60 YCO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc gas bi-fuel engine. This vehicle has been through 20 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.

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 P60 YCO, 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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P60 YCO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 November 2003.

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