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YH53 UYU

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires16 Jan 2016
Tests12 (9 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate75%

Mileage

112,181 mi
Last recorded112,181 miles
Recorded on15 Jan 2015
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYH53 UYU
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

9 pass 3 fail
Pass 15 Jan 2015 112,181 miles

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear tyres getting low

Fail 15 Jan 2015 112,181 miles

Nearside 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)

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

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Oil leak

Tyre pressure monitoring system warning lamp does not illuminate (4.1.D.4)

rear tyres getting low

Pass 17 Jan 2014 100,656 miles

Anti-slip pad on clutch pedal mising

Nearside and offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter metal housing has pin hole in them and leaking grease

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside front jacking block missing

Fail 14 Jan 2014 100,656 miles

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

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

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Anti-slip pad on clutch pedal mising

Nearside and offside rear outer driveshaft gaiter metal housing has pin hole in them and leaking grease

Nearside reverse light inoperative

Offside front jacking block missing

Fail 19 Dec 2013 99,360 miles

Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)

Offside Rear Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

Engine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay

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

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

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

Under-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

Vehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

off side front sidelight not working

Pass 5 Nov 2012 88,554 miles

Offside Rear Upper Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

nearside rear outer constant velocity joint gaitor seeping grease, but not allowing the ingress of dirt and/or water

Pass 2 Nov 2011 78,616 miles

advise front brake discs worn

advise n/s/r tyre cracking and worn low

Pass 9 Nov 2010 69,619 miles
Pass 11 Nov 2009 60,851 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 51,698 miles

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

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 15 Oct 2007 41,174 miles
Pass 16 Oct 2006 32,340 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 UYU is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 12 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 75%.

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 UYU, 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 UYU registered?

YH53 UYU is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 September 2003.

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