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RN53 YXL

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires10 Mar 2025
Tests21 (17 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate81%

Mileage

86,669 mi
Last recorded86,669 miles
Recorded on11 Mar 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRN53 YXL
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 4 fail
Pass 11 Mar 2024 86,669 miles

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Fail 7 Mar 2024 86,669 miles

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

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

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

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

Pass 3 Mar 2023 77,953 miles

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

Fail 3 Mar 2023 77,953 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Pass 3 Jul 2021 72,639 miles

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre pressure monitor light lit

Fail 3 Jul 2021 72,639 miles

Nearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

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

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

tyre pressure monitor light lit

Pass 20 May 2020 68,175 miles

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))

Pass 16 Jan 2019 63,586 miles

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))

Pass 8 Feb 2018 58,216 miles

Nearside Rear tyre worn on inner edge

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

Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()

Pass 30 Jan 2017 50,117 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 47,253 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2015 43,402 miles

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

Pass 9 Jan 2014 39,863 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2013 35,675 miles
Fail 3 Jan 2013 35,673 miles

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

sill covers and under trays fitted

unable to view rear coil springs fully

Pass 11 Jan 2012 30,117 miles

trims fitted to outersills

rear tyres worn low

Pass 10 Jan 2011 26,851 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2010 19,761 miles
Pass 3 Dec 2008 16,375 miles

engine fault

trims fitted to outersills

Pass 11 Dec 2007 11,403 miles
Pass 20 Dec 2006 8,886 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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RN53 YXL 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 81%.

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 RN53 YXL, 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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What year was RN53 YXL registered?

RN53 YXL is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 31 December 2003.

Is RN53 YXL safe to buy?

The MOT history for RN53 YXL shows 21 tests with a 81% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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