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RJ53 YBA

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jan 2021
Tests22 (15 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate68.2%

Mileage

128,419 mi
Last recorded128,419 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRJ53 YBA
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

15 pass 7 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2020 128,419 miles
Pass 21 Jan 2019 122,247 miles

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

Pass 28 Feb 2018 117,364 miles
Fail 27 Feb 2018 117,360 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear under plastic cover (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)

Pass 5 Jun 2017 110,405 miles
Pass 3 May 2016 93,384 miles
Pass 3 Jun 2015 90,644 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/F tyre perished.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 21 Jun 2014 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 21 Jun 2014 88,093 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

O/S/R tyre slightly perished.

Offside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

Pass 24 Jun 2013 85,636 miles

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Fail 9 Dec 2011 78,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

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

Pass 9 Dec 2011 78,837 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Axle swivel joint has slight play (2.5.A.3b)

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

Pass 13 Oct 2010 69,878 miles
Fail 13 Oct 2010 69,871 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c) DANGEROUS

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

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

Pass 19 Oct 2009 63,541 miles
Pass 26 Sep 2008 56,500 miles
Fail 23 Sep 2008 56,253 miles

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

Pass 15 Sep 2007 42,681 miles
Fail 5 Sep 2007 42,681 miles

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

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

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

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

Pass 25 Aug 2006 25,168 miles
Pass 22 Feb 2006 23,053 miles
Fail 20 Feb 2006 23,053 miles

Rear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)

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

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

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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RJ53 YBA 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 68.2%.

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 RJ53 YBA, 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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RJ53 YBA is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 7 October 2003.

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