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Y88 THU

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires13 Sep 2026
Tests29 (21 pass, 8 fail)
Pass rate72.4%

Mileage

134,880 mi
Last recorded134,880 miles
Recorded on15 Aug 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationY88 THU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

21 pass 8 fail
Pass 15 Aug 2025 134,880 miles

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

Pass 9 Sep 2024 122,245 miles
Fail 29 Aug 2024 122,245 miles

Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))

Nearside Rear Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn arm in front of wheel (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

Pass 14 Aug 2023 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake lower than near side

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear H wish bone outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer cv boot metal cups corroded

Fail 14 Aug 2023 117,046 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear hand brake lower than near side

Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear H wish bone outer bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

both rear outer cv boot metal cups corroded

Pass 5 Sep 2022 112,484 miles

Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both rear metal cups corroded (6.1.7 (g) (i))

Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement h arm outer bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

Offside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement outer bush on h arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive rear diff and engine oil level sensor (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 31 Aug 2021 107,009 miles
Fail 26 Aug 2021 106,956 miles

Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Nearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Sep 2020 102,127 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Pass 29 Aug 2019 95,385 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 16 Aug 2018 82,143 miles
Fail 13 Aug 2018 82,142 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

Nearside Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 4 Sep 2017 77,547 miles
Pass 7 Sep 2016 73,396 miles
Pass 2 Oct 2015 70,972 miles
Fail 30 Sep 2015 70,965 miles

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

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

Pass 1 Oct 2014 67,958 miles
Pass 3 Oct 2013 65,659 miles
Pass 8 Oct 2012 63,075 miles

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Fail 1 Oct 2012 63,005 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer deteriorated (7.2.4c)

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)

Engine oil leak

Front brake discs corroding

Items removed from driver's view prior to test

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

Pass 6 Oct 2011 59,620 miles
Pass 20 Sep 2010 56,409 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

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

Fail 20 Sep 2010 56,409 miles

Fuel filler cap seal slightly deteriorated

Nearside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

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

Offside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Fail 15 Sep 2009 53,387 miles

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)

fuel filler cap seal perrishing.

Pass 15 Sep 2009 53,387 miles

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

fuel filler cap seal perrishing.

Pass 24 Sep 2008 49,962 miles

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

nearside front tyre is perished.

Pass 4 Oct 2007 46,265 miles
Pass 10 Oct 2006 42,952 miles
Pass 22 May 2006 40,145 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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Y88 THU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 29 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 72.4%.

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 Y88 THU, 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 Y88 THU registered?

Y88 THU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 27 May 2003.

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