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YH53 FWD

2003 BMW 520

Grey Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires23 Dec 2021
Tests17 (14 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate82.4%

Mileage

146,097 mi
Last recorded146,097 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 FWD
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourGrey
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 3 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2020 146,097 miles

Nearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2019 142,214 miles

Headlamp lens slightly defective both (4.1.1 (b) (i))

Pass 24 Dec 2018 136,493 miles

Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front & rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Nearside Front tyre worn on both edges

Nearside Rear tyre near bald inner / perishing

Offside Front tyre worn both edges / perishinng

Pass 6 Sep 2017 130,357 miles

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play also noisy (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring components

Fail 6 Sep 2017 130,357 miles

Nearside Front Upper 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 Upper 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 Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (3.7.B.3)

Front wheel bearing has slight play also noisy (2.5.A.3c)

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

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

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

Offside Rear tyre heavily perished on outer sidewall but cords not exposed

under bonnet and under body shields fitted obscuring components

Pass 6 Sep 2016 125,654 miles

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Fail 6 Sep 2016 125,654 miles

Nearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

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

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

O/S/R Tyre Perished

Offside Front Nail in tyre ()

Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

Oil leak ()

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

Pass 2 Dec 2015 123,380 miles

exhaust heat shield lose

Pass 25 Jul 2014 121,177 miles
Fail 25 Jul 2014 121,177 miles

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

Pass 5 Sep 2013 110,832 miles
Pass 3 Jan 2012 98,357 miles
Pass 27 Dec 2010 92,488 miles
Pass 29 Dec 2009 86,939 miles
Pass 24 Dec 2008 79,523 miles
Pass 19 Oct 2007 76,275 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2006 71,081 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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YH53 FWD is a 2003 BMW 520 in Grey with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 82.4%.

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 YH53 FWD, 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 YH53 FWD registered?

YH53 FWD is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 29 September 2003.

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The MOT history for YH53 FWD shows 17 tests with a 82.4% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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