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Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both side front inner (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush likely to become detached both side front upper (5.3.4 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Engine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
Offside Front Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
Offside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both side rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective Condensation (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Nearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Start to perish outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both rear slight corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight transmission oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamp lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front front lower suspension arm bush worn slightly causing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Inner edge deep cuts cords exposed 225 /55 R16 95 W Pirreli (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective Both front head lamp lens slightly deteriorated (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive Slight engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front front lower suspension arm bush worn slightly causing slight movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner and outer edge 225/55/zr16 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wearing inner and outer edge 225/55/zr16 95w (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS
Valve stem seriously damaged both front (5.2.3 (j)) DANGEROUS
Headlamp lens slightly defective both front (4.1.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Nearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both rear (3.6.B.4d)
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) ()
Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Valve stem slightly damaged Both front (4.1.D.1e)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear rear outer (2.4.G.2)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front front lower (2.4.G.2)
Front Anti-roll bar linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
Nearside Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint rear rear outer (2.4.G.2)
Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Rear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front front lower (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Nail in offside rear tyre
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Oil leak
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Oil leak
front tyres wearing
brake pad warning lamp on
offside rear reflector missing in bumper
play in steering arm joint on offside
Nearside Rear 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)
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)
Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
Nail in nearside rear tyre
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)
Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Nearside Rear 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)
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Top MOT Failure Points
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RY53 ZYD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Green with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 31 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.5%.
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 RY53 ZYD, 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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RY53 ZYD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 23 December 2003.
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