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YA52 VMO

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires8 Feb 2018
Tests16 (11 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate68.8%

Mileage

139,400 mi
Last recorded139,400 miles
Recorded on9 Feb 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYA52 VMO
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

11 pass 5 fail
Pass 9 Feb 2017 139,400 miles

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (3.5.1i)

chips in screen, wipers worn

Fail 9 Feb 2017 139,400 miles

Nearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions rotational (4.1.D.1f)

Oil leak ()

Side repeater slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)

Steering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all rusty (3.5.1i)

chips in screen, wipers worn

Headlamp aim too low BOTH (1.8)

Pass 17 Oct 2015 138,088 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2015 138,088 miles

Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Pass 11 Oct 2014 131,997 miles
Pass 11 Oct 2013 118,282 miles
Fail 10 Oct 2013 118,282 miles

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Pass 10 Oct 2012 111,358 miles
Pass 5 Aug 2011 108,598 miles

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Fail 3 Aug 2011 108,596 miles

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

Offside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 2 Mar 2010 106,571 miles
Pass 6 Mar 2009 100,339 miles
Fail 5 Mar 2009 100,330 miles

Nearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

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

Pass 3 Mar 2008 92,346 miles
Pass 28 Feb 2007 77,771 miles

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

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

Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Pass 28 Feb 2006 60,038 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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YA52 VMO is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 68.8%.

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 YA52 VMO, 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 YA52 VMO registered?

YA52 VMO is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 13 February 2003.

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