MOT Status
ExpiredMileage
189,472 miSignificantly above average — investigate
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Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
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)
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
o/s rear parking brake binding slightly after application
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bearing (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Offside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
How Reliable is the BMW 520?
Based on 1,661,806 MOT tests across 152,584 vehicles.
Top MOT Failure Points
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RY53 ERV is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 80%.
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 RY53 ERV, 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 RY53 ERV registered?
RY53 ERV is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 12 December 2003.
Is RY53 ERV safe to buy?
The MOT history for RY53 ERV shows 10 tests with a 80% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.
Does RY53 ERV have outstanding finance?
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