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WJ53 YYF

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires26 Oct 2018
Tests14 (11 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate78.6%

Mileage

91,682 mi
Last recorded91,682 miles
Recorded on15 Oct 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationWJ53 YYF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Oct 2017 91,682 miles
Pass 27 Oct 2016 85,695 miles

engine cover and under trays fitted

Pass 10 Oct 2015 81,489 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2015 81,489 miles

Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Pass 4 Jan 2014 64,105 miles
Fail 4 Jan 2014 63,987 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Pass 3 Jan 2013 59,804 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 54,586 miles
Pass 4 Jan 2011 50,089 miles

Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Pass 4 Jan 2010 46,310 miles
Pass 12 Dec 2008 41,842 miles
Pass 31 Dec 2007 37,677 miles
Pass 15 Dec 2006 33,380 miles
Fail 8 Dec 2006 33,380 miles

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

Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1) DANGEROUS

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

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

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

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

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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WJ53 YYF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 78.6%.

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 WJ53 YYF, 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 WJ53 YYF registered?

WJ53 YYF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 13 November 2003.

Is WJ53 YYF safe to buy?

The MOT history for WJ53 YYF shows 14 tests with a 78.6% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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