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RV53 YFH

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 1990cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires19 Jan 2014
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

123,017 mi
Last recorded123,017 miles
Recorded on8 Jan 2013
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationRV53 YFH
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,990cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 8 Jan 2013 123,017 miles

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

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

Pass 16 Jan 2012 120,029 miles
Fail 16 Jan 2012 120,029 miles

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

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

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

Pass 20 Jan 2011 111,976 miles

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

Pass 25 Sep 2009 98,980 miles
Pass 5 Sep 2008 88,535 miles
Fail 4 Sep 2008 88,535 miles

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

Offside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

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

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

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

Pass 24 Sep 2007 72,967 miles

a.slight play in rack body

Pass 25 Sep 2006 55,333 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

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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RV53 YFH is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 1,990cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 RV53 YFH, 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 RV53 YFH registered?

RV53 YFH is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2003.

Is RV53 YFH safe to buy?

The MOT history for RV53 YFH shows 9 tests with a 77.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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