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RE53 YYM

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires18 Jan 2023
Tests21 (16 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate76.2%

Mileage

138,854 mi
Last recorded138,854 miles
Recorded on18 Jan 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRE53 YYM
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

16 pass 5 fail
Pass 18 Jan 2022 138,854 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2021 125,617 miles

Both front seat belts retract with slight assistance

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

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

Parking brake readings low

Fail 16 Jan 2021 125,617 miles

Both front seat belts retract with slight assistance

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

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

Parking brake readings low

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

Pass 19 Jul 2019 121,321 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 22 May 2018 187,828 miles

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

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

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

Pass 22 May 2017 113,633 miles

offside front tyre inner sidewall has small cuts but not exposing cord

Fail 22 May 2017 113,631 miles

Offside Rear 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 tyre inner sidewall has small cuts but not exposing cord

Pass 13 May 2016 101,682 miles

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

oil leak

Pass 15 May 2015 92,651 miles

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 29 Apr 2014 83,585 miles

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

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

Fail 26 Apr 2014 83,528 miles

Offside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

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

both rear tyres wearing inside edges

Pass 11 May 2013 76,085 miles

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Fail 1 May 2013 76,000 miles

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

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

Pass 22 May 2012 69,673 miles

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

child searts fitted, near & offside rear. Visual inspection only

Fail 17 May 2012 69,631 miles

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

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

Near side park brake effort is poor and requires attention.

child searts fitted, near & offside rear. Visual inspection only

Pass 3 May 2011 65,129 miles

airbag light on

o/s/r tyre worn inner edge

Pass 16 Apr 2010 58,622 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2009 53,303 miles
Pass 21 Apr 2008 46,255 miles
Pass 22 Sep 2007 40,585 miles
Pass 26 Aug 2006 29,020 miles

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

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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RE53 YYM is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.2%.

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 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 RE53 YYM, 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 RE53 YYM registered?

RE53 YYM is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 18 September 2003.

Is RE53 YYM safe to buy?

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