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YL03 TLF

2003 BMW 520

Silver Petrol 2171cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires20 Jul 2021
Tests18 (14 pass, 4 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

133,371 mi
Last recorded133,371 miles
Recorded on9 Jul 2020
Typical for 2003 BMW 52084,985 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYL03 TLF
MakeBMW
Model520
Year2003
ColourSilver
Fuel typePetrol
Engine2,171cc

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MOT History

14 pass 4 fail
Pass 9 Jul 2020 133,371 miles
Pass 15 Jul 2019 131,357 miles

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

Fail 15 Jul 2019 131,357 miles

Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

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

Pass 4 Jul 2018 129,204 miles
Pass 19 Jul 2017 126,664 miles

Front Oil leak ()

Nearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt ()

Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened X 2 (3.5.1i)

Pass 13 Jul 2016 123,153 miles

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake disc corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Fail 11 Jul 2016 123,153 miles

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

Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

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

Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Front Nail in tyre ()

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

Oil leak ()

rear brake disc corroded

rear heat shield insecure

Pass 21 Jul 2015 120,905 miles

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Fail 21 Jul 2015 120,905 miles

Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

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

Rear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

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

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

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

Oil leak

rear brake discs corroded

Pass 17 Jul 2014 117,258 miles

1 of 4 jets blocked[still sufficient water hitting screen]

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

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

both front wipers ends split

Pass 9 Jul 2013 112,832 miles
Pass 11 Feb 2012 106,785 miles
Pass 4 Feb 2011 99,003 miles
Pass 29 Jan 2010 91,175 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2009 86,863 miles
Pass 7 Feb 2008 77,351 miles
Fail 6 Feb 2008 77,351 miles

Nearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

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

Nearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Offside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

Pass 16 Aug 2006 55,507 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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YL03 TLF is a 2003 BMW 520 in Silver with a 2,171cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 18 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

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 YL03 TLF, 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 YL03 TLF registered?

YL03 TLF is a 2003 BMW 520, first registered on 30 June 2003.

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