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YE53 YSZ

2003 BMW 520

Silver Diesel 2171cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires21 Feb 2027
Tests28 (24 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate85.7%

Mileage

141,380 mi
Last recorded141,380 miles
Recorded on12 Feb 2026
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE53 YSZ
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

24 pass 4 fail
Pass 12 Feb 2026 141,380 miles

undertrays fitted

Pass 10 Feb 2025 138,835 miles

offside handbrake low on effort just met requirements

undertrays fitted

Pass 15 Feb 2024 135,849 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 2 Feb 2023 133,153 miles

undercovers fitted

Pass 22 Feb 2022 130,749 miles
Pass 11 Mar 2021 127,684 miles

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

Pass 26 Mar 2020 126,049 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

sill covers fitted

Pass 21 Mar 2019 121,675 miles
Pass 22 Mar 2018 117,674 miles

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded under lower body cover (3.6.B.2c)

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

Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

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

Pass 22 Mar 2017 113,531 miles

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

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

Fail 21 Mar 2017 113,510 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

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)

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

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

Both rear tyres approaching limit

Rear brake flexi hoses slightly deteriorated

Pass 21 Mar 2016 110,443 miles

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

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

Pass 20 Mar 2015 107,852 miles

Offside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

Pass 19 Mar 2014 103,559 miles
Fail 14 Mar 2014 103,515 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Stub axle has excessive vertical movement between stub axle and axle beam (2.5.A.1a)

Pass 7 Mar 2013 99,825 miles

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (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)

Pass 26 Mar 2012 94,728 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)

Pass 8 Mar 2012 94,152 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)

Pass 5 Jul 2011 87,624 miles

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

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

Pass 14 Dec 2010 81,129 miles

front and rear pads visually look approx 65% worn advise brake check in approx 4000-5000miles

Fail 17 Nov 2010 81,067 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)

Pass 17 Nov 2010 81,067 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 71,688 miles
Fail 9 Nov 2009 71,688 miles

Nearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

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

Pass 27 Oct 2008 57,000 miles
Pass 12 Nov 2007 42,057 miles
Pass 6 Nov 2006 29,544 miles
Pass 22 Aug 2006 26,564 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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YE53 YSZ is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 28 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 85.7%.

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 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 YE53 YSZ, 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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YE53 YSZ is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 9 October 2003.

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