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YD03 XLE

2003 BMW 520

Blue Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires13 Jul 2018
Tests21 (14 pass, 7 fail)
Pass rate66.7%

Mileage

115,053 mi
Last recorded115,053 miles
Recorded on14 Jul 2017
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYD03 XLE
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 7 fail
Pass 14 Jul 2017 115,053 miles
Pass 31 Aug 2016 110,389 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Front Coolant leak Radiator cracked and leaking ()

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

Fail 31 Aug 2016 110,389 miles

Eml light on

Nearside Front Coolant leak Radiator cracked and leaking ()

Nearside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' Tax disc holder (8.3.1e)

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

Pass 14 Aug 2015 102,737 miles

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

Fail 13 Aug 2015 102,737 miles

Nearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear 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 Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

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

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

Pass 21 Aug 2014 96,392 miles
Fail 21 Aug 2014 96,392 miles

Offside rear parking (secondary) brakes imbalanced (3.7.B.6b)

Pass 22 Aug 2013 88,890 miles
Fail 20 Aug 2013 88,776 miles

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)

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

Pass 6 Aug 2012 80,302 miles

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

Fail 2 Aug 2012 80,302 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)

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

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

Pass 20 Jul 2011 69,988 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2010 66,086 miles
Pass 10 Aug 2009 62,513 miles

3 bulbs not working in high level stop lamp

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

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Fail 10 Aug 2009 62,513 miles

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

3 bulbs not working in high level stop lamp

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

cut in n/s/f tyre side wall

Pass 31 Jul 2008 57,253 miles
Pass 30 Jul 2007 53,116 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 48,379 miles
Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,526 miles
Fail 26 Apr 2006 45,526 miles

Nearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Offside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)

Pass 26 Apr 2006 45,526 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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YD03 XLE is a 2003 BMW 520 in Blue with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 21 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 66.7%.

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 YD03 XLE, 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 YD03 XLE registered?

YD03 XLE is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 14 May 2003.

Is YD03 XLE safe to buy?

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