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VN53 YGC

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2025
Tests25 (19 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76%

Mileage

189,568 mi
Last recorded189,568 miles
Recorded on25 Oct 2024
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationVN53 YGC
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

19 pass 6 fail
Pass 25 Oct 2024 189,568 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2023 185,923 miles

Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Pass 21 Oct 2022 182,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front registration plate slightly damaged

rear drive shafts corroded

Fail 21 Oct 2022 182,667 miles

Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (1.1.11 (c))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Rear Nail in tyre ()

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

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

front registration plate slightly damaged

rear drive shafts corroded

Pass 25 Oct 2021 178,742 miles

Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Pass 18 Jan 2021 175,513 miles
Fail 9 Jan 2021 175,411 miles

Nearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Pass 3 Jan 2020 172,084 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2019 167,948 miles
Pass 19 Dec 2017 160,032 miles
Pass 6 Jan 2017 144,467 miles
Fail 6 Jan 2017 144,467 miles

Headlamp aim too high n/s & o/s (1.8)

Pass 7 Jan 2016 120,789 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2014 112,663 miles
Fail 12 Dec 2014 112,644 miles

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)

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 7 Jan 2014 106,296 miles

Engine oil low

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Pass 9 Jan 2013 99,866 miles

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

Fail 8 Jan 2013 99,866 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

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

Pass 4 Jan 2012 93,556 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2012 93,546 miles

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

Pass 7 Jan 2011 85,979 miles

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

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

Pass 30 Dec 2009 78,767 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2009 66,443 miles

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

Pass 8 Jan 2008 53,070 miles
Pass 6 Dec 2006 43,588 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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VN53 YGC is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 25 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76%.

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 VN53 YGC, 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 VN53 YGC registered?

VN53 YGC is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 December 2003.

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