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RA52 UYZ

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires31 Jan 2019
Tests17 (12 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate70.6%

Mileage

116,087 mi
Last recorded116,087 miles
Recorded on1 Feb 2018
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRA52 UYZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

12 pass 5 fail
Pass 1 Feb 2018 116,087 miles
Fail 23 Jan 2018 116,087 miles

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

Offside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Pass 15 Apr 2016 110,378 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 107,594 miles

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

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

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

Oil leak

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

offside rear inner sill corroded

Pass 12 Mar 2014 107,515 miles
Pass 14 Mar 2013 106,261 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2012 99,677 miles
Fail 22 Feb 2012 99,677 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Pass 4 Aug 2011 98,547 miles

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

wiper poor

Pass 13 Jul 2010 96,305 miles

bonnet saftey catch sticking

wipers poor

Fail 13 Jul 2010 96,305 miles

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

bonnet saftey catch sticking

wipers poor

Pass 22 Jul 2009 93,705 miles
Fail 22 Jul 2009 93,705 miles

Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

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

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

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

Pass 19 Jul 2008 89,443 miles

Nail in offside rear tyre

nearside rear tyre close to legal limit

Pass 13 Jul 2007 83,949 miles
Fail 13 Jul 2007 83,949 miles

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

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

Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

nearside rear tyre slightly worn on inner edge

Pass 11 Jul 2006 73,486 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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RA52 UYZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 70.6%.

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 RA52 UYZ, 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 RA52 UYZ registered?

RA52 UYZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 20 January 2003.

Is RA52 UYZ safe to buy?

The MOT history for RA52 UYZ shows 17 tests with a 70.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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