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YC03 UAX

2003 BMW 520

Black Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires6 Apr 2013
Tests11 (7 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate63.6%

Mileage

62,888 mi
Last recorded62,888 miles
Recorded on7 Apr 2012
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Below or average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYC03 UAX
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

7 pass 4 fail
Pass 7 Apr 2012 62,888 miles

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

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

Pass 21 Mar 2011 55,853 miles

Rear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Mar 2010 50,142 miles
Fail 16 Mar 2010 50,142 miles

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

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

Pass 12 Mar 2009 44,312 miles

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

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

front registration plate backing peeling away

rear exhaust shield loose

Fail 11 Mar 2009 44,312 miles

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

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

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

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

front registration plate backing peeling away

rear exhaust shield loose

Pass 25 Mar 2008 38,531 miles

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

front numberplate deteriorating slightly

Fail 20 Mar 2008 38,527 miles

Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

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

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

Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

front numberplate deteriorating slightly

Pass 20 Feb 2007 31,601 miles

front registation plate backing starting to peel away

rear brake discs quite corroded on inner surfaces

rear registration plate slightly faded

Fail 20 Feb 2007 31,601 miles

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

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

front no plate backing starting to peel away †

rear brake discs quite badly corroded on inner surfaces

rear no plate slightly faded

Pass 3 Mar 2006 25,126 miles

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

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

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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YC03 UAX is a 2003 BMW 520 in Black with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 63.6%.

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 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 YC03 UAX, 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 YC03 UAX registered?

YC03 UAX is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 11 April 2003.

Is YC03 UAX safe to buy?

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