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YB53 YOJ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires7 Mar 2023
Tests22 (17 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate77.3%

Mileage

117,630 mi
Last recorded117,630 miles
Recorded on8 Mar 2022
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYB53 YOJ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

17 pass 5 fail
Pass 8 Mar 2022 117,630 miles

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

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

covers fitted over /engine /under body/ outer sills

Fail 25 Feb 2022 177,624 miles

Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits test fail see print out (8.2.1.2 (c))

Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

Fuel cap/sealing device ineffective perished and broken (6.1.3 (b) (i))

Offside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect no aim (4.1.2 (c))

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure wall bulge and splits in wa ll (5.2.3 (d) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

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

covers fitted over /engine /under body/ outer sills

Pass 18 Feb 2021 171,207 miles

Offside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))

Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))

Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear swing arm inner bushes perished and cracking x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 7 Feb 2020 168,600 miles
Pass 6 Feb 2019 162,017 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2019 162,017 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Pass 21 Feb 2018 153,989 miles

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

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 21 Feb 2018 153,989 miles

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

Front registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)

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

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

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

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

Offside Rear Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 7 Feb 2018 153,969 miles

Driver's airbag obviously defective (5.4.1)

Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Offside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp indicates a fault (4.1.D.4)

Pass 2 Feb 2017 144,277 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2016 137,565 miles
Pass 30 Jan 2015 128,724 miles
Pass 24 Jan 2014 122,130 miles
Fail 19 Jan 2014 12,202 miles

Nearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

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

Nearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b) DANGEROUS

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 23 Jan 2013 113,310 miles

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

petrol tank filler cap seal deteriorated slightly

Pass 13 Jan 2012 108,340 miles

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

Pass 18 Jan 2011 97,255 miles

Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

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

Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Pass 20 Jan 2010 84,955 miles
Pass 28 Jan 2009 72,488 miles
Pass 14 Jan 2008 58,040 miles
Pass 11 Jan 2007 44,474 miles
Pass 9 Oct 2006 44,450 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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YB53 YOJ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 22 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.3%.

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 YB53 YOJ, 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 YB53 YOJ registered?

YB53 YOJ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 11 December 2003.

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