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YB52 OJJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires3 Jul 2026
Tests26 (20 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate76.9%

Mileage

87,682 mi
Last recorded87,682 miles
Recorded on4 Jul 2025
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB52 OJJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

20 pass 6 fail
Pass 4 Jul 2025 87,682 miles

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake is lazy and would benefit from attention

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare tyre is flat (5.2.3 (l))

Fail 27 Jun 2025 87,678 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low internal reflector insecure and wont adjust (4.1.2 (a))

Fuel Pipe/s corroded ()

Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracking on outer shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

Offside Rear handbrake is lazy and would benefit from attention

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

Tyre obviously under inflated spare tyre is flat (5.2.3 (l))

Pass 30 May 2024 83,888 miles

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

Fail 29 May 2024 83,887 miles

Nearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

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

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

Pass 7 Jun 2023 83,220 miles

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

Pass 9 Jun 2022 81,975 miles
Pass 21 Jun 2021 80,705 miles
Fail 8 Jun 2021 80,702 miles

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

Electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))

Pass 10 Jun 2020 79,868 miles
Pass 24 Apr 2019 78,528 miles
Pass 28 Mar 2018 76,934 miles
Fail 27 Mar 2018 76,934 miles

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

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Pass 10 Apr 2017 74,800 miles
Pass 20 Apr 2016 71,193 miles
Pass 9 Apr 2015 68,080 miles
Fail 9 Apr 2015 68,080 miles

Fuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)

Pass 16 Apr 2014 64,137 miles

very heavy rust on both main & rear brake pipes

Fail 15 Apr 2014 64,136 miles

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

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

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

very heavy rust on both main & rear brake pipes

Pass 9 Apr 2013 59,840 miles

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

Pass 11 Apr 2012 55,384 miles
Pass 28 Apr 2011 52,492 miles

condition of nearside headlight output

nearside rear tyre on 1.6mm limit

Pass 8 Mar 2010 47,899 miles

Nearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

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

Pass 25 Feb 2009 43,998 miles
Pass 20 May 2008 42,487 miles
Pass 29 May 2007 40,950 miles

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

Pass 1 Jun 2006 37,976 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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YB52 OJJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 26 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 76.9%.

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 YB52 OJJ, 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 YB52 OJJ registered?

YB52 OJJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 13 January 2003.

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