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PE53 AYD

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires1 Nov 2026
Tests22 (20 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate90.9%

Mileage

109,532 mi
Last recorded109,532 miles
Recorded on23 Oct 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

4 checks still locked for this BMW
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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPE53 AYD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 2 fail
Pass 23 Oct 2025 109,532 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

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

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

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

Fail 23 Oct 2025 109,532 miles

Limited underbody inspection due to undershields.

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

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

Offside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

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

Pass 24 Oct 2024 107,497 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

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

limited underbody inspection due to undershields

Pass 2 Nov 2023 105,921 miles

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

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

Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 26 Oct 2022 103,393 miles

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

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

Offside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Pass 22 Oct 2021 99,683 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual/corrosion check

Pass 28 Oct 2020 97,712 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 14 Nov 2019 95,713 miles
Pass 23 Nov 2018 92,726 miles

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Fail 15 Nov 2018 92,703 miles

Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 15 Nov 2017 88,079 miles

Extensive covers underneath preventing a complete visual check

Pass 8 Nov 2016 84,935 miles

Extensive covers fitted preventing a complete visual check

Pass 18 Nov 2015 82,770 miles
Pass 13 Nov 2014 79,260 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2013 75,054 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2012 70,280 miles
Pass 21 Nov 2011 65,483 miles
Pass 18 Nov 2010 60,439 miles
Pass 10 Nov 2009 55,111 miles
Pass 4 Nov 2008 46,761 miles
Pass 19 Nov 2007 42,137 miles
Pass 15 Nov 2006 33,676 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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PE53 AYD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 90.9%.

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 PE53 AYD, 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 PE53 AYD registered?

PE53 AYD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 21 November 2003.

Is PE53 AYD safe to buy?

The MOT history for PE53 AYD shows 22 tests with a 90.9% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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