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PK52 YFJ

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Oct 2019
Tests19 (12 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate63.2%

Mileage

149,095 mi
Last recorded149,095 miles
Recorded on3 Oct 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationPK52 YFJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 7 fail
Pass 3 Oct 2018 149,095 miles

Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both (4.1.4 (b))

Nearside Front Body component slightly loose wheel arch liner (6.2.1 (a) (i))

Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

Rear all lights cover with a product

Pass 7 Oct 2017 139,303 miles
Fail 6 Sep 2017 139,275 miles

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

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

Offside Front Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position Latch Not Closing (8.4.1)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Fuel pipe excessively damaged Excessively Corroded (7.2.2) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Front Arm ( Rear Bush) (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Under trays Fitted Not Allowing Full Inspection

Pass 23 Jun 2016 131,761 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Fail 16 Jun 2016 131,706 miles

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

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

Nearside Front Wheel stud(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

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

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

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (2.4.G.1)

Offside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement outer (2.4.G.2)

Offside Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Oil leak ()

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Jul 2015 125,620 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

emissions on test limit for pass

Oil leak

Fail 1 Jul 2015 125,616 miles

Exhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nail in offside front tyre

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak

Pass 12 May 2014 121,705 miles

Non obligatory mirror damaged

Fail 17 Jan 2014 121,699 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Nearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Nearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

Offside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Bonnet retaining device slightly deteriorated (8.4.2)

Engine Management Light Illuminated

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

Oil leak

Rear wiper blade deteriorated

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

n/s mirror cover missing

Pass 27 Jun 2012 116,408 miles
Pass 11 May 2011 106,241 miles
Pass 29 Mar 2010 95,458 miles

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

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 20 Jan 2009 89,180 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

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

Fail 20 Jan 2009 89,180 miles

Front Bonded suspension unit deteriorated but can function as intended (2.4.F.3)

Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage (2.3.3b)

Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

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

Pass 25 Jan 2008 84,386 miles

Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Nearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 10 Jan 2007 78,588 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2007 78,531 miles

Offside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Pass 12 Jan 2006 66,975 miles
Fail 11 Jan 2006 66,974 miles

Nearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Nearside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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

Offside Rear Torsion bar excessive play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

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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PK52 YFJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 19 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.2%.

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 PK52 YFJ, 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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PK52 YFJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 14 February 2003.

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